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June 23 Pips was a three-board logic set: Easy #1013, Medium #1034, and Hard #1052. The useful solve path was to satisfy the tightest region rules first, then use remaining domino orientation to avoid breaking equality chains and high-sum regions.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | 1013/1034/1052 | Easy #1013, Medium #1034, Hard #1052 |
| Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | 1003/1024/1041 | Easy #1003, Medium #1024, Hard #1041 |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | 1004/1025/1042 | Easy #1004, Medium #1025, Hard #1042 |
| Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | 1007/1030/1048 | Easy #1007, Medium #1030, Hard #1048 |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | 1005/1026/1043 | Easy #1005, Medium #1026, Hard #1043 |
More from the desk
For the hard board, do not place doubles too early. Let the equality regions and high totals narrow the board before committing flexible dominoes.
FAQ
What was yesterday's NYT Pips answer for June 23, 2026?
Easy #1013, Medium #1034, Hard #1052
What date is this NYT Pips page for?
This page is for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
How should I use these NYT Pips hints?
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