Blue group — FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
Why is “CALLIOPE” in the Blue group?
the Greek muse of epic poetry, often depicted as a beautiful woman
Connections Hints for June 17, 2026 #1101
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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
▼Blue group — FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
Why is “NEMESIS” in the Blue group?
the Greek goddess of retribution and revenge, often depicted as a powerful woman
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 17, 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.
- NICHE
- Definition: a small, specialized area
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical recess and a figurative area of expertise
- CALLIOPE
- Definition: the Greek muse of epic poetry
- Why it's tricky: an uncommon name that might be mistaken for a different mythological figure
- NERVE
- Definition: impudence or audacity
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a bodily structure and a type of courage
- KINDLE
- Definition: to start a fire or inspire
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a device for reading and a verb for igniting
Connections #1101 explained
Why these words connect (June 17, 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: ALCOVE
These are all words for small, enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, often found in architecture or design. They can be physical recesses or figurative areas of specialization.
Green group: BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
These are all words for bodily parts that can be associated with attitude, expression, or demeanor. They can be used to describe someone's behavior or personality.
Blue group: FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
These are all figures from Greek mythology, often depicted as powerful gods or goddesses. They can be associated with various aspects of life, such as poetry, revenge, or nature.
Purple group: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "ILK"
These are all words that start with synonyms for 'ilk' or 'type', such as 'class' or 'kind'. They can be used to describe categories or groups of things.
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.
“CHEEK”
Seems like it belongs to: ALCOVE
Actually belongs to: BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
while a cheek can be a physical recess, in this context it refers to a bodily part associated with attitude or expression
“NERVE”
Seems like it belongs to: ALCOVE
Actually belongs to: BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
while a nerve can be a bodily structure, in this context it refers to a type of courage or audacity
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHEEK” didn't go with ALCOVE
Seems like: ALCOVE → Actually: BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
while a cheek can be a physical recess, in this context it refers to a bodily part associated with attitude or expression
Why “NERVE” didn't go with ALCOVE
Seems like: ALCOVE → Actually: BODILY WORDS FOR ATTITUDE
while a nerve can be a bodily structure, in this context it refers to a type of courage or audacity