Purple group — STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIA
Why is “ONOMATOPOEIA” in the Purple group?
a word that phonetically imitates, resembles or suggests the sound that it describes
Connections Hints for June 22, 2026 #1106
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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 — PRONUNCIATION DESCRIPTORS
Why is “SILENT” in the Green group?
not making any sound
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 22, 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.
- LEAD
- Definition: a dominant position
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a heavy metal
- HEAD
- Definition: a dominant position
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the upper part of the body
- SOFT
- Definition: a pronunciation descriptor
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lack of hardness
- STRESSED
- Definition: a pronunciation descriptor
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a state of anxiety
Connections #1106 explained
Why these words connect (June 22, 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: DOMINANT
These words are all related to being in charge or having power, such as the alpha wolf in a pack or the head of a company.
Green group: MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
These words and symbols are all used to indicate multiplication in mathematics, such as the times symbol or the word 'by'.
Blue group: PRONUNCIATION DESCRIPTORS
These words are all used to describe the pronunciation of other words, such as whether a letter is silent or stressed.
Purple group: STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIA
These words are all related to starting with an explosive onomatopoeia, such as the sound of a bomb or a firework.
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.
“BOOMER”
Seems like it belongs to: MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
Actually belongs to: STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIA
BOOMER seems like a multiplication indicator due to its explosive sound, but it actually belongs to the group starting with explosive onomatopoeia
“LEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
Actually belongs to: DOMINANT
LEAD seems like a multiplication indicator, but it actually belongs to the dominant group
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOOMER” didn't go with MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
Seems like: MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS → Actually: STARTING WITH EXPLOSIVE ONOMATOPOEIA
BOOMER seems like a multiplication indicator due to its explosive sound, but it actually belongs to the group starting with explosive onomatopoeia
Why “LEAD” didn't go with MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS
Seems like: MULTIPLICATION INDICATORS → Actually: DOMINANT
LEAD seems like a multiplication indicator, but it actually belongs to the dominant group