Connections archive · Puzzle #1089
NYT Connections Hints & Answers — June 4, 2026 (#1089)
Group hints and answers for the NYT Connections puzzle on . Get a spoiler-free nudge for each group, or reveal the full solution — your call.
Difficulty: Medium
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Reveal one step at a time — nudges first, full answers only if you ask.
1. Group nudges spoiler-free
- Yellow: Materials artists mix or brush onto a canvas.
- Green: French-flavored words for flair, energy, or spirited style — one is a pantry item.
- Blue: Each word begins a famous rap act from the '80s or '90s.
- Purple: Add the same spooky word after each to name a familiar place, spice, or profession.
2. One word from each group a foothold
- Yellow: ACRYLIC
- Green: GUSTO
- Blue: BEASTIE
- Purple: KITCHEN
3. The four category names no words yet
- Yellow: Painting media
- Green: Esprit
- Blue: Starts of classic hip-hop groups
- Purple: Ghost ___
4. Reveal groups one by one
Yellow group
Painting media
- ACRYLIC
- GOUACHE
- OIL
- TEMPERA
Green group
Esprit
- GUSTO
- PANACHE
- VERVE
- VINEGAR
Blue group
Starts of classic hip-hop groups
- BEASTIE
- PUBLIC
- RUN
- SALT
Purple group
Ghost ___
- KITCHEN
- PEPPER
- TOWN
- WRITER
5. Reveal everything full spoilers
Yellow — Painting media
- ACRYLIC
- GOUACHE
- OIL
- TEMPERA
Green — Esprit
- GUSTO
- PANACHE
- VERVE
- VINEGAR
Blue — Starts of classic hip-hop groups
- BEASTIE
- PUBLIC
- RUN
- SALT
Purple — Ghost ___
- KITCHEN
- PEPPER
- TOWN
- WRITER
NYT Connections #1089 — quick answers
What are today's Connections categories?
Painting media; Esprit; Starts of classic hip-hop groups; Ghost ___.
What are all the answers?
- Painting media: ACRYLIC, GOUACHE, OIL, TEMPERA
- Esprit: GUSTO, PANACHE, VERVE, VINEGAR
- Starts of classic hip-hop groups: BEASTIE, PUBLIC, RUN, SALT
- Ghost ___: KITCHEN, PEPPER, TOWN, WRITER
Also for: Connections hints 6/4/26, 6-4-26, 6 4 26, 6/4/2026, and puzzle #1089.
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Today's puzzle, in a nutshell
A fair Thursday board — painting media and hip-hop openers are friendly, but VINEGAR in the green group is the curveball that punishes anyone who chases literal "spirit" words too hard.