NYT Connections Hints for June 17, 2026 (#1177)
Game
MOUTH
CAVITY
CLASSIC
CALLIOPE
IRIS
KINDLE
CHEEK
ECHO
NOOK
LIP
NEMESIS
TYPEFACE
SORTIE
RECESS
NERVE
NICHE
Hints by Category
ALCOVE
Back to CategoriesSmall, Enclosed Spaces or Recesses
CAVITY
A hollow space within a solid object, like a cave or a tooth cavity.
NICHE
A shallow recess, especially in a wall, or a specialized place or role.
NOOK
A small, cozy corner or alcove, often in a room.
RECESS
A small, secluded space or indentation, like a niche or alcove.
BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
Back to CategoriesBody Parts Used to Describe Boldness or Attitude
CHEEK
Boldness or impudence, as in 'having the cheek to do something.'
LIP
Disrespectful talk, as in 'giving lip' or 'sassing.'
MOUTH
Talking back or being disrespectful, as in 'having a big mouth.'
NERVE
Courage or audacity, as in 'having the nerve to do something.'
FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
Back to CategoriesCharacters or Deities in Greek Mythology
CALLIOPE
The Muse of epic poetry, often depicted with a writing tablet.
ECHO
A nymph who could only repeat the words of others, cursed by Hera.
IRIS
The goddess of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods.
NEMESIS
The goddess of retribution and divine vengeance.
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "ILK"
Back to CategoriesWords Beginning with Synonyms of 'Ilk' (meaning 'type' or 'kind')
CLASSIC
Begins with 'class,' a synonym for 'ilk' meaning a category or type.
KINDLE
Begins with 'kind,' a direct synonym for 'ilk.'
SORTIE
Begins with 'sort,' a synonym for 'ilk' meaning a class or type.
TYPEFACE
Begins with 'type,' a synonym for 'ilk.'