Key facts
- The NYT Connections puzzle for June 5, 2026, has been solved.
- The categories for the puzzle are 'Associated with Hansel and Gretel', 'Bit of cereal', 'Demi Moore movies', and 'Ending in methods of transportation'.
- The words associated with Hansel and Gretel are BREADCRUMB, FOREST, OVEN, WITCH.
- The words for 'Bit of cereal' are CLUSTER, FLAKE, LOOP, PUFF.
- The words for 'Demi Moore movies' are DISCLOSURE, GHOST, STRIPTEASE, THE SUBSTANCE.
- The words for 'Ending in methods of transportation' are INCUBUS, OSCAR, QUATRAIN, SITUATIONSHIP.
The New York Times' daily word game, Connections, for June 5, 2026, has been solved. The puzzle, which requires players to group four words that share a commonality, features 16 words divided into four color-coded categories: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest). The categories for this puzzle are 'Associated with Hansel and Gretel', 'Bit of cereal', 'Demi Moore movies', and 'Ending in methods of transportation'. The article provides hints for each category before revealing the full solutions. Words associated with Hansel and Gretel include BREADCRUMB, FOREST, OVEN, and WITCH. The 'Bit of cereal' group consists of CLUSTER, FLAKE, LOOP, and PUFF. The 'Demi Moore movies' category includes DISCLOSURE, GHOST, STRIPTEASE, and THE SUBSTANCE. Finally, the 'Ending in methods of transportation' group comprises INCUBUS, OSCAR, QUATRAIN, and SITUATIONSHIP. The game, developed with contributions from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, allows players up to four mistakes before ending and enables sharing results on social media. A new puzzle is available daily after midnight.