NYT Connections Hints for June 11, 2026 (#1180)
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DEVIL
STRIP
PAPAL
BRONCHO
VENO
BRASS BAND
UCONN
RHINO
CARDIO
TROUPER
VIKING HELMET
BALANCE
ELLE
WEIGHTS
FORERUNNER
STRETCHING
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PARTS OF A WORKOUT ROUTINE
Back to CategoriesComponents of a typical exercise session
BALANCE
Exercises that improve stability and coordination, often involving standing on one leg or using a balance board.
CARDIO
Aerobic exercises that increase heart rate, such as running, cycling, or jumping jacks.
STRETCHING
Exercises that lengthen muscles and improve flexibility, often done before or after a workout.
WEIGHTS
Strength training exercises using dumbbells, barbells, or weight machines to build muscle.
THINGS WITH HORNS
Back to CategoriesObjects or creatures that have horn-like features
BRASS BAND
A musical group that includes brass instruments like trumpets and trombones, which have flared, horn-shaped bells.
DEVIL
A mythological figure often depicted with horns on its head.
RHINO
A large mammal, the rhinoceros, known for having one or two horns on its snout.
VIKING HELMET
A helmet historically worn by Vikings, often portrayed with two curved horns (though historically inaccurate).
HOMOPHONES OF SUVS
Back to CategoriesWords that sound like the names of SUV models
BRONCHO
Homophone of 'Bronco,' a Ford SUV model (spelled with an 'o' instead of 'co').
FORERUNNER
Homophone of '4Runner,' a Toyota SUV model (spelled as two words).
TROUPER
Homophone of 'Trooper,' an Isuzu SUV model (spelled with 'ou' instead of 'oo').
UCONN
Homophone of 'UConn,' which sounds like 'Yukon,' a GMC SUV model (spelled as a university abbreviation).
PAYMENT APPS MINUS A LETTER
Back to CategoriesNames of popular payment apps with one letter removed
ELLE
From 'Zelle' minus the letter 'Z'.
PAPAL
From 'PayPal' minus the letter 'Y'.
STRIP
From 'Stripe' minus the letter 'E'.
VENO
From 'Venmo' minus the letter 'M'.