NYT Connections Answers (June 27): Clues, Themes, & Full Answers Revealed

NYT Connections: If today's Connections puzzle left you scratching your head, you're not alone. The New York Times' daily word game continues to stump players across the globe with its cunningly deceptive word groupings and cleverly disguised themes. But fret not — today’s puzzle, #746, is cracked wide open below, with hints, themes, and the full answer.

What Is NYT Connections and Why It’s So Addictive

Connections has become a staple in the NYT Games lineup, right up there with Wordle. Each day, players are given 16 words and must group them into four categories of four, with each group bound by a hidden thematic link.

But here’s the twist: many of the words are red herrings, and the groupings can be devilishly misleading. Think you’ve found a connection? The game dares you to test it — just don’t make more than four mistakes or the game ends abruptly.

Each group is colour-coded by difficulty:

  • Yellow: Easiest
  • Green: Easy
  • Blue: Medium
  • Purple: Hardest

Hints To Nudge You in the Right Direction

Today’s puzzle came with a handy set of hints for those needing a little push:

  • Yellow: “Everyone wears it, everyone wants it, everyone is talking about it... What would you call it?”
  • Green: “Props used by a religious figure.”
  • Blue: “As seen in a popular children's show.”
  • Purple: “Find the one word that fits behind all group members.”

If you’re trying to decode ‘Marx’, don’t think revolution — think comedy. And here's a bonus pointer: all groups but Green feature at least one word starting with the letter ‘C’.

Still need a hand? One word from each category was also revealed:

  • Yellow: Happening
  • Green: Harp
  • Blue: Count
  • Purple: Marx

Today's Final Answer: Four Groups That Tricked the Best

Without further ado, here’s the complete breakdown of today's solution:

  • Yellow – In Fashion: Chic, Current, Fresh, Happening
  • Green – Parts Of An Angel Costume: Halo, Harp, Robe, Wings
  • Blue – “Sesame Street” Figures: Bird, Count, Grouch, Monster
  • Purple – ___ Brothers: Blood, Blues, Chemical, Marx

It’s easy to get sidetracked when you see words like “Monster” and “Chemical” and start thinking Halloween instead of siblings. That’s the genius of the puzzle.

So, whether you solved it yourself or peeked for help, don’t feel guilty — today’s Connections was as tricky as they come. There’s always tomorrow to redeem yourself.

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