Green group — KINDS OF LIZARDS
Why is “BASILISK” in the Green group?
a legendary reptile, especially in medieval European folklore, said to be able to kill with a single glance
Connections Hints for June 6, 2026 #1090
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Green group — KINDS OF LIZARDS
Why is “SKINK” in the Green group?
a type of lizard that typically has a long, slender body and short legs
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 6, 2026)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- POLE
- Definition: a long, thin, rounded or cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or other material
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a geographic location or a sports equipment
- MONITOR
- Definition: a type of lizard
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a computer screen or a device for observing something
- STAKE
- Definition: a pointed stick or post, especially one used for supporting a plant
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a risk or a bet
- REGISTER
- Definition: to show or express something, especially an emotion
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for recording or a list of items
Connections #1090 explained
Why these words connect (June 6, 2026)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: PILLAR
These are all types of pillars or supports, including a pole, a post, a shaft, and a stake, which are all used to hold or support something
Green group: INDICATE, AS EMOTIONS
These are all verbs that mean to show or express emotions, including to betray, display, express, and register, which are all used to convey feelings or sentiments
Blue group: KINDS OF LIZARDS
These are all types of lizards, including the basilisk, dragon, monitor, and skink, which are all reptiles with scales and claws
Purple group: ___ TABLE
These are all types of tables, including a dinner table, a drafting table, a round table, and a times table, which are all pieces of furniture with a flat surface
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“POST”
Seems like it belongs to: INDICATE, AS EMOTIONS
Actually belongs to: PILLAR
while 'post' can mean to display or show something, in this context it refers to a pillar or a support
“DISPLAY”
Seems like it belongs to: ___ TABLE
Actually belongs to: INDICATE, AS EMOTIONS
while 'display' can refer to a table or a showcase, in this context it means to show or express something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POST” didn't go with INDICATE, AS EMOTIONS
Seems like: INDICATE, AS EMOTIONS → Actually: PILLAR
while 'post' can mean to display or show something, in this context it refers to a pillar or a support
Why “DISPLAY” didn't go with ___ TABLE
Seems like: ___ TABLE → Actually: INDICATE, AS EMOTIONS
while 'display' can refer to a table or a showcase, in this context it means to show or express something