Connections archive · Puzzle #1103

NYT Connections Hints & Answers — June 18, 2026 (#1103)

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

Spoiler control

Choose how much to reveal

Reveal one step at a time — nudges first, full answers only if you ask.

1. Group nudges spoiler-free
  • Yellow: Studio workouts you'd sign up for — from mat work to boot-camp circuits.
  • Green: How you carry yourself — posture, poise, and the vibe you project.
  • Blue: Four icons of nonviolent resistance — one American, three from beyond the U.S.
  • Purple: Drop the final two letters from common hardware — what's left still names a tool or shop staple.
2. One word from each group a foothold
  • Yellow: AEROBICS
  • Green: ATTITUDE
  • Blue: GANDHI
  • Purple: HAMM
3. The four category names no words yet
  • Yellow: Fitness class types
  • Green: Demeanor
  • Blue: Peace activists
  • Purple: Tools minus last two letters
4. Reveal groups one by one
Yellow group

Fitness class types

  • AEROBICS
  • BARRE
  • BOOTCAMP
  • PILATES
Green group

Demeanor

  • ATTITUDE
  • BEARING
  • CARRIAGE
  • PRESENCE
Blue group

Peace activists

  • GANDHI
  • KING
  • MANDELA
  • TUTU
Purple group

Tools minus last two letters

  • HAMM
  • JIGS
  • PLIE
  • WREN
5. Reveal everything full spoilers

Yellow — Fitness class types

  • AEROBICS
  • BARRE
  • BOOTCAMP
  • PILATES

Green — Demeanor

  • ATTITUDE
  • BEARING
  • CARRIAGE
  • PRESENCE

Blue — Peace activists

  • GANDHI
  • KING
  • MANDELA
  • TUTU

Purple — Tools minus last two letters

  • HAMM
  • JIGS
  • PLIE
  • WREN

Today's puzzle, in a nutshell

Workout styles and posture pair cleanly; the purple group punishes anyone who only chases ballet terms without reading each word minus its last two letters.

NYT Connections #1103 — quick answers

What are today's Connections categories?

Fitness class types; Demeanor; Peace activists; Tools minus last two letters.

What are all the answers?
  • Fitness class types: AEROBICS, BARRE, BOOTCAMP, PILATES
  • Demeanor: ATTITUDE, BEARING, CARRIAGE, PRESENCE
  • Peace activists: GANDHI, KING, MANDELA, TUTU
  • Tools minus last two letters: HAMM, JIGS, PLIE, WREN

Also for: Connections hints 6/18/26, 6-18-26, 6 18 26, 6/18/2026, and puzzle #1103.

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