Green group — WORDS FOR LUCIDITY, IN THE SINGULAR
Why is “MARBLE” in the Green group?
a state of being mentally sound, as in 'to lose one's marbles' means to go crazy
Connections Hints for March 6, 2026 #998
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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 — WORDS FOR LUCIDITY, IN THE SINGULAR
Why is “FACULTY” in the Green group?
a mental or physical ability, such as a faculty for music or a faculty for language
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 6, 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.
- MARBLE
- Definition: a state of being mentally sound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of stone
- LEECH
- Definition: a person who takes advantage of others
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of worm
- SHARP
- Definition: a musical notation symbol
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cutting edge or a clever person
- SENSE
- Definition: a state of being aware or rational
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to one of the five senses
Connections #998 explained
Why these words connect (March 6, 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: FREELOADER
These are all words that describe someone or something that takes advantage of others without providing anything in return, such as a leech or a parasite.
Green group: CONCEALING COVER
These are all words that describe something that covers or conceals, such as a blanket or a cloak.
Blue group: WAYS ONE MIGHT REFER TO #
These are all words that can be used to refer to the # symbol, such as hash or pound.
Purple group: WORDS FOR LUCIDITY, IN THE SINGULAR
These are all words that describe a state of being mentally sound or rational, such as having a sense or a faculty.
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.
“LAYER”
Seems like it belongs to: FREELOADER
Actually belongs to: CONCEALING COVER
while a layer can be something that is taken or used without giving back, it is more accurately a type of covering
“PARASITE”
Seems like it belongs to: CONCEALING COVER
Actually belongs to: FREELOADER
while a parasite can be hidden or covered, it is more accurately an organism that takes without giving back
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LAYER” didn't go with FREELOADER
Seems like: FREELOADER → Actually: CONCEALING COVER
while a layer can be something that is taken or used without giving back, it is more accurately a type of covering
Why “PARASITE” didn't go with CONCEALING COVER
Seems like: CONCEALING COVER → Actually: FREELOADER
while a parasite can be hidden or covered, it is more accurately an organism that takes without giving back