NYT Connections Hints for June 7, 2026 (#1171)
Game
POP
GUT
SHEER
STATE
UTTER
WAVE
LEVEL
STEP
TOTAL
EXPRESS
THIN
TRASH
GOSSAMER
CORE
VOICE
GAUZY
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TRANSLUCENT, AS FABRIC
Back to CategoriesLightweight or see-through fabric
GAUZY
Describes fabric that is thin and translucent, like gauze.
GOSSAMER
Extremely light, delicate, and sheer fabric, often like cobwebs.
SHEER
Very thin and transparent, allowing light to pass through (e.g., sheer curtains).
THIN
Lacking thickness, often used to describe fabric that is not opaque.
SPEAK
Back to CategoriesTo express thoughts or words verbally
EXPRESS
To convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words or actions.
STATE
To say something clearly and formally.
UTTER
To make a sound or speak words, often used for simple vocalization.
VOICE
To express an opinion or feeling aloud.
DEMOLISH
Back to CategoriesTo destroy or completely ruin
GUT
To destroy the interior of a building or remove essential parts.
LEVEL
To raze or knock down a structure to the ground.
TOTAL
To completely destroy something, often used in the context of a car crash.
TRASH
To deliberately wreck or ruin something.
MUSIC GENRE SUFFIXES
Back to CategoriesCommon suffixes used in music genre names
CORE
A suffix used in genres like 'metalcore' or 'hardcore', indicating a subgenre.
POP
A suffix for popular music genres, e.g., 'K-pop' or 'J-pop'.
STEP
A suffix for electronic music genres like 'dubstep' or 'brostep'.
WAVE
A suffix for genres like 'new wave' or 'synthwave'.