NYT Connections June 20: Hints, Answers, and How to Play

If you are scratching your head over today's NYT Connections, you are not alone. The June 20 puzzle (Game #1105) threw players a few curveballs with clever wordplay and unexpected categories. But don't worry—we have the hints and the answers to help you solve it.

1. How to Play NYT Connections

For those new to the game, the premise is simple but challenging. You are presented with a 4x4 grid of 16 words. Your goal is to group them into four categories of four words each. The categories vary in difficulty, color-coded from easiest to hardest:

Yellow: The most straightforward, often literal connections.
Green: A bit trickier, usually involving synonyms or related concepts.
Blue: Requires more lateral thinking or specific knowledge.
Purple: The hardest category, often involving wordplay, missing letters, or fill-in-the-blank phrases.

[!TIP] Pro Tip: Don't rush your guesses! You only get four mistakes before the game ends. Try to identify at least two full categories before locking in your first answer.

2. Hints for June 20 Categories

If you just need a gentle nudge in the right direction, here are the clues for today's four groups:

Yellow Hint: Think about words that have a specific, sometimes silent, letter at the beginning.
Green Hint: Words you would use when you are giving someone your backing or approval.
Blue Hint: Take a seat! These are all things you can relax in.
Purple Hint: Look at the words and think about famous song titles. What word might be repeated in them?

3. The Full Answers for June 20

Still stuck? No problem. Here are the full categories and answers for today's game:

Yellow (Featuring silent and pronounced "K"s): JACKKNIFE, KNAPSACK, KNICKS, KNOCK-KNOCK
Green (Endorse): BACK, BOLSTER, CHAMPION, SUPPORT
Blue (Kinds of chairs): BEANBAG, RECLINER, ROCKER, STOOL
Purple (Words repeated in hit song titles): JUMPIN', LOUIE, NEW YORK, REBEL

Frequently Asked Questions

When does NYT Connections reset?

The puzzle resets every day at midnight your local time.

Is there a penalty for guessing wrong?

Yes! You only have four lives (mistakes) per game. If you make four incorrect guesses, the game will reveal the answers and you will lose your streak.

Did you manage to solve today's puzzle without losing any lives? Let us know your score in the comments, and check back tomorrow for more hints and solutions!