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NYT Connections Hints for June 6, 2026 (#1169)

Game

DINNER
EXPRESS
POST
ROUND
DRAGON
REGISTER
TIMES
SHAFT
DISPLAY
MONITOR
STAKE
SKINK
BETRAY
BASILISK
DRAFTING
POLE

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Long, vertical structural supports

POLE
A long, slender, cylindrical piece of wood or metal, often used for support or as a marker.
POST
A vertical support or marker, such as a fence post or lamp post, made of wood, metal, or concrete.
SHAFT
A long, narrow, cylindrical part of a structure or object, like the shaft of a column or a spear.
STAKE
A pointed stick or post driven into the ground, often used to support plants or as a boundary marker.

INDICATE, AS EMOTIONS

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Showing or revealing feelings

BETRAY
To unintentionally reveal a hidden emotion or secret, often through a facial expression or action.
DISPLAY
To show or exhibit emotions openly and deliberately.
EXPRESS
To convey thoughts or feelings through words, actions, or art.
REGISTER
To show a particular emotion on one's face or in one's behavior, often in a noticeable way.

KINDS OF LIZARDS

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Types of reptiles commonly called lizards

BASILISK
A type of lizard known for its ability to run on water, also called the 'Jesus Christ lizard.'
DRAGON
Often refers to the Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard, found in Indonesia.
MONITOR
A group of large lizards, including the Komodo dragon and other species, known for their long necks and forked tongues.
SKINK
A common type of lizard with smooth, shiny scales and short legs, found worldwide.

Words that commonly precede 'table' to form a phrase

DINNER
A table set for the evening meal, often a formal dining table.
DRAFTING
A table used for drawing or designing, often adjustable and with a flat surface.
ROUND
A table with a circular top, often associated with the legendary King Arthur's Round Table.
TIMES
A table showing multiplication facts, used in mathematics education.