NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Monday, June 8, 2026 (No. 1,093) offered solvers a balanced challenge that combined everyday vocabulary, pop culture references and clever word associations.

The correct groupings were:

Yellow (Types of beans): PINTO, KIDNEY, LIMA, BLACK

Green (Famous duos): BATMAN, ROBIN, BONNIE, CLYDE

Blue (Seen in a deck of cards): ACE, KING, JACK, QUEEN

Purple (Words that can precede "berry"): BLUE, STRAW, HACK, GOOSE

The puzzle rewarded quick recognition of common food staples and playing card ranks, while the purple category required a more lateral leap to compound words. Many players secured the yellow and blue groups early, with the duos category providing a satisfying mid-solve breakthrough for most.

For those preferring hints before spoilers, the categories involve legumes, iconic pairs from comics and crime history, standard playing card face cards or aces, and terms that combine with a common fruit name to form new expressions.

Connections, created by Josh Wardle and operated by The New York Times, continues its strong popularity with its daily 16-word grid that must be sorted into four thematic groups. The game delivers color-coded feedback that escalates in difficulty from yellow to purple, creating an........

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