Blue group — PALINDROMES
Why is “SELES” in the Blue group?
the last name of tennis player Monica Seles, also a palindrome
Connections Hints for March 8, 2026 #1000
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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
▼Purple group — STARTING WITH SLANG FOR ZERO
Why is “SQUATTER” in the Purple group?
a person who occupies a building without permission, starting with 'Z' as in 'zero' in some slang
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 8, 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.
- SELES
- Definition: a palindrome and the last name of tennis player Monica Seles
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, could refer to the tennis player or the word itself being a palindrome
- ROTATOR
- Definition: a palindrome and a term for a part that rotates
- Why it's tricky: could be mistaken for a medical term or a mechanical part
- SQUATTER
- Definition: a person who occupies a building without permission, starting with 'Z' as in 'zero' in some slang
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, could refer to the person or the act of squatting
- JAW
- Definition: a horror movie title without the 's', referencing the 1975 film Jaws
- Why it's tricky: could be mistaken for the body part
Connections #1000 explained
Why these words connect (March 8, 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: CITIES
These are all major cities around the world, known for their cultural and economic significance, including Lima, the capital of Peru, and Osaka, a major city in Japan
Green group: PALINDROMES
These are all words that are palindromes, meaning they read the same when reversed, including 'EYE' and 'REFER'
Blue group: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
These are all horror movie titles with the letter 'S' removed, including 'JAW' from the 1975 film Jaws and 'TREMOR' from the 2015 film Tremors
Purple group: STARTING WITH SLANG FOR ZERO
These are all words that start with the slang term for 'zero', including 'ZIPPER' and 'Z' as in 'zero' in some slang, referencing the tennis player Rafael Nadal
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.
“JAW”
Seems like it belongs to: CITIES
Actually belongs to: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
Jaw could be mistaken for a city, but it's actually a horror movie title without the 's', referencing the 1975 film Jaws
“ROTATOR”
Seems like it belongs to: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
Actually belongs to: PALINDROMES
Rotator could be mistaken for a horror movie title, but it's actually a palindrome
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JAW” didn't go with CITIES
Seems like: CITIES → Actually: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
Jaw could be mistaken for a city, but it's actually a horror movie title without the 's', referencing the 1975 film Jaws
Why “ROTATOR” didn't go with HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
Seems like: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S' → Actually: PALINDROMES
Rotator could be mistaken for a horror movie title, but it's actually a palindrome