NYT Connections Hints for June 22, 2026 (#1181)
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STRESSED
BOOMER
POWDER
HEAD
ALPHA
SOFT
X
LEAD
TIMES
PRIMARY
SILENT
●
SHORT
POPSICLE
BY
BANGKOK
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DOMINANT
Back to CategoriesBeing in charge or most important
ALPHA
The first or dominant in a group, often referring to the leader or the strongest.
HEAD
The leader or person in charge of something.
LEAD
To be in front or in a position of control.
PRIMARY
Most important or first in rank.
MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
Back to CategoriesSymbols or words used to indicate multiplication in mathematics
BY
A word used to indicate multiplication, e.g., '2 by 3' means 2 × 3.
TIMES
A common word for multiplication, e.g., '3 times 4' equals 12.
X
The letter 'x' is a standard symbol for multiplication.
●
A dot (·) often used as a multiplication symbol, especially in algebra.
PRONUNCIATION DESCRIPTORS
Back to CategoriesTerms used to describe how letters or sounds are pronounced in English
SHORT
Refers to a short vowel sound, like the 'a' in 'cat'.
SILENT
A letter that is not pronounced, e.g., the 'k' in 'knee'.
SOFT
A sound that is gentle or not hard, like the 'c' in 'city' (soft C).
STRESSED
A syllable or sound that is emphasized or pronounced more strongly.
STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIA
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with sounds resembling an explosion or burst
BANGKOK
Starts with 'bang', an onomatopoeic word for a loud explosive sound.
BOOMER
Starts with 'boom', an onomatopoeic word for a deep, resonant explosive sound.
POPSICLE
Starts with 'pop', an onomatopoeic word for a small explosive sound.
POWDER
Starts with 'pow', an onomatopoeic word for a punch or explosion sound.