Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for June 4 #1089

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is a fun one. Music and art fans should do well. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

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Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: You might need a brush.

Green group hint: Such enthusiasm!

Blue group hint: Groups in the same musical genre.

Purple group hint: Boo!

Answers for today’s Connections groups

Yellow group: Painting media.

Green group: Esprit.

Blue group: Starts of classic hip-hop groups.

Purple group: Ghost ____.

What are today’s Connections answers?

The completed NYT Connections puzzle for June 4, 2026.

NYT/Screenshot by CNET

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is painting media. The four answers are acrylic, gouache, oil and tempera.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is esprit. The four answers are gusto, panache, verve and vinegar.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is starts of classic hip-hop groups. The four answers are Beastie (Beastie Boys), Public (Public Enemy), Run (Run-D.M.C.) and Salt (Salt-N-Pepa).