NYT Connections #1087 Answers - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1087? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1087

NYT Connections #1087 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1087grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

TIN CAN
JACKET POTATO
COAT OF ARMS
MASH
CLOAK-AND-DAGGER
CREST
CHIPS
CAPE MAY
HELMET
TOP SECRET
FREE WILL
HUSH-HUSH
BUBBLE AND SQUEAK
GRAPE MUST
COVERT
SHIELD

NYT Connections #1087 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint

The yellow category is: CLANDESTINE

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: BRITISH POTATO DISHES

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: HERALDIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: ENDING IN MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS

NYT Connections #1087 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

CLANDESTINE

CLOAK-AND-DAGGER, COVERT, HUSH-HUSH, TOP SECRET

Green group answerReveal

BRITISH POTATO DISHES

BUBBLE AND SQUEAK, CHIPS, JACKET POTATO, MASH

Blue group answerReveal

HERALDIC ACHIEVEMENTS

COAT OF ARMS, CREST, HELMET, SHIELD

Purple group answerReveal

ENDING IN MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS

CAPE MAY, FREE WILL, GRAPE MUST, TIN CAN

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1087 answers?

NYT Connections #1087 was published on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1087?

NYT Connections puzzle #1087 was published on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #1087?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1087 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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