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NYT Connections #61 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, June 22, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, June 22, 2026Puzzle #61Updated Jun 22, 2026, 7:28 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
DOMINANT
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
PRONUNCIATION DESCRIPTORS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIA
The 16 Connections Words
STRESSED
BOOMER
POWDER
HEAD
ALPHA
SOFT
X
LEAD
TIMES
PRIMARY
SILENT
●
SHORT
POPSICLE
BY
BANGKOK