NYT Connections Hints for June 9, 2026 (#1179)
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ASTERISK
AXE
ANGEL
SURPRISE
SECRET
TRADEMARK
BONE
DOVE
DEGREE
PASSWORD
LAMB
KEYS
BABE
SKINS
EXPONENT
SPOILER
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SYMBOLS OF INNOCENCE
Back to CategoriesSymbols representing purity or innocence
ANGEL
A spiritual being often depicted as pure and innocent; also used as a term for a kind person.
BABE
Slang for a baby or an innocent person; also a term of endearment.
DOVE
A bird that symbolizes peace and innocence, often associated with purity.
LAMB
A young sheep, symbolizing gentleness, innocence, and vulnerability.
THINGS YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO REVEAL
Back to CategoriesThings that are meant to be kept hidden or secret
PASSWORD
A secret code or phrase used to gain access to something, not to be shared.
SECRET
Information that is intentionally kept hidden from others.
SPOILER
Information that reveals key plot points of a story, ruining the surprise for others.
SURPRISE
An unexpected event or gift that is meant to be kept hidden until revealed.
THINGS REPRESENTED IN SUPERSCRIPT
Back to CategoriesSymbols or notations written in superscript format
ASTERISK
The '*' symbol, used in superscript to indicate a footnote or annotation.
DEGREE
The '°' symbol, used in superscript to denote degrees (e.g., temperature or angles).
EXPONENT
A number written in superscript to indicate power or exponentiation (e.g., x²).
TRADEMARK
The '™' symbol, used in superscript to indicate a trademark.
SLANG FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Back to CategoriesSlang terms for musical instruments
AXE
Slang for a guitar, especially an electric guitar.
BONE
Slang for a trombone, derived from the word 'trombone' itself.
KEYS
Slang for a keyboard or piano, referring to the keys on the instrument.
SKINS
Slang for drums, referring to the drumheads made of skin or synthetic material.