NYT Connections Hints for June 2, 2026 (#1173)
Game
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
Hints by Category
CLANDESTINE
Back to CategoriesSecret or Hidden
CLOAK-AND-DAGGER
Relating to espionage or secret operations, involving intrigue and secrecy.
COVERT
Not openly shown or revealed; secret or disguised.
HUSH-HUSH
Informal term meaning highly secret or confidential.
TOP SECRET
The highest level of classification, indicating information that must be kept absolutely secret.
BRITISH POTATO DISHES
Back to CategoriesTraditional British potato-based foods
BUBBLE AND SQUEAK
A British dish made from leftover vegetables, especially cabbage and potatoes, fried together.
CHIPS
Thick-cut fried potatoes, known as French fries in the US, but a staple in British cuisine.
JACKET POTATO
A baked potato with the skin on, often served with various fillings like cheese or beans.
MASH
Short for mashed potatoes, a creamy dish made from boiled and mashed potatoes with butter and milk.
HERALDIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Back to CategoriesElements of a coat of arms in heraldry
COAT OF ARMS
A heraldic design on a shield, representing a person, family, or organization.
CREST
A heraldic symbol placed above the helmet on a coat of arms, often depicting an animal or object.
HELMET
A metal helmet depicted above the shield in heraldry, indicating rank or status.
SHIELD
The central element of a coat of arms, bearing the main heraldic design.
ENDING IN MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS
Back to CategoriesPhrases or terms that end with modal auxiliary verbs (can, may, must, will)
CAPE MAY
A city in New Jersey; 'May' here is a modal verb, but the phrase is a proper noun.
FREE WILL
The ability to choose freely; 'will' is a modal verb, but the phrase is a compound noun.
GRAPE MUST
Freshly crushed grape juice containing skins and seeds, used in winemaking; 'must' is a modal verb, but here it's a noun.
TIN CAN
A metal container for food or drink; 'can' is a modal verb, but here it's a noun.