NYT Connections Hints for June 13, 2026 (#1178)
Game
PUPPET
TEACUP
CLASSIC
TOY
MINIATURE
CHRISTMAS
STANDARD
SPOON
HIT
NEVERENDING
PROSTHETIC
SAUCER
WEST SIDE
OLDIE
TONGS
MAKEUP
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SEEN AT A TEA SERVICE
Back to CategoriesItems commonly found at a tea service or tea party
SAUCER
A small plate that holds a teacup.
SPOON
A utensil used for stirring tea or adding sugar.
TEACUP
A small cup for drinking tea.
TONGS
Tongs used to pick up sugar cubes or tea bags.
ENDURING SONG
Back to CategoriesSongs that remain popular over a long period of time
CLASSIC
A song that is timeless and highly regarded.
HIT
A very popular and successful song.
OLDIE
A song from the past that is still remembered and enjoyed.
STANDARD
A song that has become a widely performed and recognized classic.
USED IN MOVIE PRACTICAL EFFECTS
Back to CategoriesTechniques and materials used for practical (non-CGI) movie effects
MAKEUP
Cosmetics and prosthetics used to transform actors' appearances.
MINIATURE
Small-scale models used to depict large scenes or objects.
PROSTHETIC
Artificial body parts or makeup appliances used to create realistic wounds or creatures.
PUPPET
Manipulated figures used in animatronics or stop-motion for characters or creatures.
WORDS BEFORE "STORY" IN MOVIE TITLES
Back to CategoriesWords that commonly appear before 'Story' in movie titles
CHRISTMAS
As in 'A Christmas Story' (1983).
NEVERENDING
As in 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984).
TOY
As in 'Toy Story' (1995).
WEST SIDE
As in 'West Side Story' (1961).