NYT Connections Hints for June 18, 2026 (#1189)
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WREN
CARRIAGE
KING
PLIE
BARRE
BEARING
TUTU
ATTITUDE
MANDELA
PRESENCE
HAMM
BOOTCAMP
PILATES
JIGS
GANDHI
AEROBICS
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FITNESS CLASS TYPES
Back to CategoriesTypes of exercise or fitness classes
AEROBICS
A high-energy exercise class that improves cardiovascular fitness, often involving rhythmic movements to music.
BARRE
A fitness class inspired by ballet, combining elements of dance, Pilates, and yoga, often using a barre for support.
BOOTCAMP
A rigorous, military-style fitness class that focuses on strength, endurance, and discipline through a series of exercises.
PILATES
A low-impact exercise method that emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and body awareness through controlled movements.
DEMEANOR
Back to CategoriesA person's outward behavior or manner
ATTITUDE
A settled way of thinking or feeling that is reflected in a person's behavior, often implying a positive or negative outlook.
BEARING
The way a person carries themselves, including posture and composure, indicating confidence or dignity.
CARRIAGE
The manner of holding one's body while standing or moving, often associated with grace or poise.
PRESENCE
A person's aura or charisma that commands attention, often linked to confidence and influence.
PEACE ACTIVISTS
Back to CategoriesFamous advocates for peace and nonviolence
GANDHI
Mahatma Gandhi, leader of India's nonviolent independence movement against British rule, known for his philosophy of civil disobedience.
KING
Martin Luther King Jr., American civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality through nonviolent protests and speeches like 'I Have a Dream.'
MANDELA
Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and former president, who promoted reconciliation and peace after decades of imprisonment.
TUTU
Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican bishop and social rights activist, known for his work against apartheid and advocacy for peace and justice.
TOOLS MINUS LAST TWO LETTERS
Back to CategoriesCommon tools with the last two letters removed
HAMM
From 'hammer,' a tool used for driving nails or breaking objects, minus the last two letters 'er.'
JIGS
From 'jigsaw,' a saw with a fine blade used for cutting intricate shapes, minus the last two letters 'aw.'
PLIE
From 'pliers,' a hand tool used for gripping, bending, or cutting wire, minus the last two letters 'rs.'
WREN
From 'wrench,' a tool used for turning nuts and bolts, minus the last two letters 'ch.'