Connections Hint — June 3, 2026

A direction for each group — no names given.

• These words are like a family of grains, each with its own distinct character.
• They all paint a picture of something cheerful, sticky, and surprisingly bear-related.
• Imagine a world tour of warm, savory pockets that fit in your hand.
• Something magical has been snipped away, leaving these incomplete but recognizable fragments.

What kind of thinking each group asks for.

• Think of a staple food that can be found in many forms across global cuisines.
• You’ll need to consider qualities that describe a specific, beloved chewy candy.
• These terms name filled, baked items from different culinary traditions.
• The connection is about letters — something has been removed from famous animated characters.

Pointed nudges on the words built to fool you.

• These are all different varieties of the same small, starchy grain eaten worldwide.
• These words are adjectives that could describe a gummy bear, including one that means 'bear-like'.
• These are names of savory pastries that are stuffed with meat, vegetables, or cheese.
• Each word can be transformed into a Disney princess name by adding one letter at the end.