NYT Connections Hints for May 31, 2026 (#1156)
Game
BUTTER
SALT
STEAK
BREAK
JACK
SOAK
POCKET
SPINE
RUBBER DUCK
TAR
RACK
SCHOOL BUS
PIKACHU
SEA DOG
SASH
CUE
Hints by Category
THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW
Back to CategoriesCommonly yellow-colored objects or characters
BUTTER
A dairy product typically yellow in color.
PIKACHU
A yellow Pokémon character from the franchise.
RUBBER DUCK
A small yellow toy duck often used in bathtubs.
SCHOOL BUS
A yellow bus used to transport children to school.
BILLIARDS TERMS
Back to CategoriesTerms used in the game of billiards (pool)
BREAK
The first shot that scatters the balls at the start of a game.
CUE
The stick used to strike the cue ball.
POCKET
One of the six holes on the table where balls are sunk.
RACK
The triangular frame used to arrange the balls at the start.
SLANG FOR A SAILOR
Back to CategoriesInformal terms referring to a sailor or seaman
JACK
Slang for a sailor, as in 'Jack Tar'.
SALT
An experienced sailor, from 'old salt'.
SEA DOG
An old or experienced sailor, often with a rugged demeanor.
TAR
A traditional British slang term for a sailor, from 'Jack Tar'.
KINDS OF WOOD PLUS "S"
Back to CategoriesWords formed by adding 'S' to types of wood (or wood-related terms)
SASH
A window frame component, formed by adding 'S' to 'ash' (a type of wood).
SOAK
To immerse in liquid, formed by adding 'S' to 'oak' (a type of wood).
SPINE
The backbone, formed by adding 'S' to 'pine' (a type of wood).
STEAK
A slice of meat, formed by adding 'S' to 'teak' (a type of wood).