NYT Connections Hints for June 25, 2026 (#1183)
Game
POLONIUM
CRANIUM
COMPACT
HOCKEY
CROQUETTE
TRACKPAD
LEAD
SQUASHED
MERCURY
DUCTILE
DENSE
MICROPHONE
MONITOR
FRANCIUM
PRINTER
COMPRESSED
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COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
Back to CategoriesDevices connected to a computer for input or output
MICROPHONE
A device that captures audio input, often used for voice commands or recording.
MONITOR
A display screen that shows visual output from a computer.
PRINTER
A device that produces physical copies of digital documents or images.
TRACKPAD
A touch-sensitive surface used to control the cursor on a laptop or desktop computer.
TIGHTLY PACKED
Back to CategoriesDescribing something that is closely and firmly packed together
COMPACT
Small and tightly packed; taking up little space.
COMPRESSED
Pressed together or reduced in volume by force.
DENSE
Having parts closely packed together; thick or compact.
SQUASHED
Crushed or pressed flat, often into a tight space.
HAZARDOUS ELEMENTAL METALS
Back to CategoriesMetals that are toxic, radioactive, or otherwise dangerous
FRANCIUM
A highly radioactive and unstable alkali metal; extremely hazardous.
LEAD
A toxic heavy metal that can cause poisoning, especially in children.
MERCURY
A liquid metal at room temperature; poisonous and can cause neurological damage.
POLONIUM
A highly radioactive and toxic element, famously used in poisoning incidents.
STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with a homophone of a bird's name
CRANIUM
Begins with 'crane' (a bird), homophone of 'crane'.
CROQUETTE
Begins with 'crow' (a bird), homophone of 'crow'.
DUCTILE
Begins with 'duck' (a bird), homophone of 'duck'.
HOCKEY
Begins with 'hawk' (a bird), homophone of 'hawk'.