Connections · Hints and answers

Connections #1,109 hints and answers for Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Edited by Wyna Liu · Groups listed easiest to hardest: yellow, green, blue, purple

Connections #1,109 puts four groups of four on the board, running from the yellow group through to purple. For each group below: read the hint first, then show the category name when you want it, then the four words.

Group 1 - Yellow

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

PROG BANDS

GENESIS · KING CRIMSON · PINK FLOYD · RUSH

Group 2 - Green

Hint: One thread ties these four together. It is a fair link, not a trick - think about what the words can all be or do.

CLASSIC WEDDING GIFTS

CHINA · LUGGAGE · MONEY · TOASTER

Group 3 - Blue

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

RED CHARACTERS

CLIFFORD · DEADPOOL · KOOL-AID MAN · MR. KRABS

Group 4 - Purple

Hint: Watch the longer entries: at least one of these four is a multi-word phrase, which usually points at the shape of the category.

RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS

CHICK FLICK · HELTER SKELTER · HUMPTY DUMPTY · MUMBO JUMBO

Next on the board

Strands →

Theme clue: "Just chill"