Yellow group — STARTING WITH KINDS OF INSULTS
Why is “BARBADOS” in the Yellow group?
a Caribbean island, also the starting letters of a type of insult
Connections Hints for June 21, 2026 #1105
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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 — STARTING WITH KINDS OF INSULTS
Why is “DIGGITY” in the Yellow group?
a slang term used as an insult, also the starting letters of a word
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 21, 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.
- ROCKS
- Definition: overwhelms or astonishes
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to geological formations
- DISSECT
- Definition: to analyze or examine in detail
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of cutting apart for scientific study
- SLAPDASH
- Definition: hasty or careless
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of insult
- DIGGITY
- Definition: a slang term used as an insult
- Why it's tricky: uncommon word with multiple possible meanings
Connections #1105 explained
Why these words connect (June 21, 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: PRECIPITATION
These are all types of precipitation, including light rain and heavy downpours, that occur in the atmosphere.
Green group: BOWLS OVER
These are all phrases that mean to surprise or astonish someone, including to overwhelm or stun them.
Blue group: NBC SITCOMS
These are all popular sitcoms that aired on NBC, including shows like Friends and Community.
Purple group: STARTING WITH KINDS OF INSULTS
These are all words that start with types of insults, including slang terms and geographical locations.
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.
“ROCKS”
Seems like it belongs to: NBC SITCOMS
Actually belongs to: BOWLS OVER
ROCKS seems like it could be a title of an NBC sitcom, but it actually means to overwhelm or astonish
“FRIENDS”
Seems like it belongs to: BOWLS OVER
Actually belongs to: NBC SITCOMS
FRIENDS seems like it could mean to surprise or astonish someone, but it's actually a title of an NBC sitcom
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ROCKS” didn't go with NBC SITCOMS
Seems like: NBC SITCOMS → Actually: BOWLS OVER
ROCKS seems like it could be a title of an NBC sitcom, but it actually means to overwhelm or astonish
Why “FRIENDS” didn't go with BOWLS OVER
Seems like: BOWLS OVER → Actually: NBC SITCOMS
FRIENDS seems like it could mean to surprise or astonish someone, but it's actually a title of an NBC sitcom