This FluentSlang explainer covers Incubus as it appeared in the NYT Connections hints and answers for June 5, 2026. Use it for the quick meaning, the puzzle trap, and the related same-day clues.
Incubus meaning in this puzzle
An incubus is a male demon or supernatural being from folklore, traditionally said to visit people in their sleep. The word often appears in old stories, horror writing, mythology discussions, and fantasy settings.
Read this clue through the group label ending in methods of transportation, then check whether the other answers point the same way.
Why It Showed Up In Connections
This clue came from the NYT Connections hints and answers for June 5, 2026. In that grid, it pointed toward ending in methods of transportation.
The key is to test the whole group, not just the first meaning that pops into your head.
Why this clue can fool people
The common mistake is thinking incubus simply means “ghost.” It does not. A ghost is usually the spirit of a dead person. An incubus is a demon or supernatural being from folklore. They can both appear in scary stories, but they are not the same thing.
How To Read It Fast
Start with the ordinary meaning of Incubus, then ask whether the puzzle is using it as slang, a phrase, a category label, or a wordplay trick.
If the clue only matches one other answer, keep going. The correct Connections group should make all four answers feel like they belong together.
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