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Connections #1,087 hints and answers for Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Edited by Wyna Liu · Groups listed easiest to hardest: yellow, green, blue, purple

Connections #1,087 puts four groups of four on the board, running from the yellow group through to purple. For each group below: read the hint first, then show the category name when you want it, then the four words.

Group 1 - Yellow

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

CLANDESTINE

CLOAK-AND-DAGGER · COVERT · HUSH-HUSH · TOP SECRET

Group 2 - Green

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

BRITISH POTATO DISHES

BUBBLE AND SQUEAK · CHIPS · JACKET POTATO · MASH

Group 3 - Blue

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

HERALDIC ACHIEVEMENTS

COAT OF ARMS · CREST · HELMET · SHIELD

Group 4 - Purple

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

ENDING IN MODAL AUXILIARY VERBS

CAPE MAY · FREE WILL · GRAPE MUST · TIN CAN

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Theme clue: "Caught in the Net"