Yellow group — TRANSLUCENT, AS FABRIC
Why is “GAUZY” in the Yellow group?
thin and semi-transparent, like a veil
Connections Hints for June 7, 2026 #1091
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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
▼Yellow group — TRANSLUCENT, AS FABRIC
Why is “GOSSAMER” in the Yellow group?
very fine and filmy, like a spider's web
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 7, 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.
- STATE
- Definition: to express or declare something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geographic region
- LEVEL
- Definition: to demolish or raze something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a flat or even surface
- CORE
- Definition: a suffix in music genres
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the central or inner part of something
- VOICE
- Definition: to express or utter something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sound or tone
Connections #1091 explained
Why these words connect (June 7, 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: TRANSLUCENT, AS FABRIC
These words all describe fabrics that are semi-transparent or see-through, often used in clothing or textiles.
Green group: SPEAK
These words all relate to the act of speaking or expressing oneself, whether verbally or in writing.
Blue group: DEMOLISH
These words all relate to the act of demolishing or destroying something, whether physically or figuratively.
Purple group: MUSIC GENRE SUFFIXES
These words all relate to suffixes used in music genres, often indicating a specific style or subgenre.
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.
“STATE”
Seems like it belongs to: DEMOLISH
Actually belongs to: SPEAK
while 'state' can mean to declare, it's not related to demolition
“LEVEL”
Seems like it belongs to: SPEAK
Actually belongs to: DEMOLISH
while 'level' can mean to make even, it's not related to speaking
“CORE”
Seems like it belongs to: DEMOLISH
Actually belongs to: MUSIC GENRE SUFFIXES
while 'core' can refer to the central part, it's also a music genre suffix
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STATE” didn't go with DEMOLISH
Seems like: DEMOLISH → Actually: SPEAK
while 'state' can mean to declare, it's not related to demolition
Why “LEVEL” didn't go with SPEAK
Seems like: SPEAK → Actually: DEMOLISH
while 'level' can mean to make even, it's not related to speaking
Why “CORE” didn't go with DEMOLISH
Seems like: DEMOLISH → Actually: MUSIC GENRE SUFFIXES
while 'core' can refer to the central part, it's also a music genre suffix