Blue group — HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
Why is “AWL” in the Blue group?
a homophone for 'all', referring to a type of pointed tool
Connections Hints for March 13, 2026 #1005
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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
▼Blue group — HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
Why is “PHEW” in the Blue group?
a homophone for 'few', referring to an expression of relief
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 13, 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.
- EVEN
- Definition: a whole number that is divisible by 2
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something being level or balanced
- PERFECT
- Definition: a positive integer that is equal to the sum of its proper divisors
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something being flawless or ideal
- GREAT
- Definition: referring to the Great Wall of China
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something being excellent or of high quality
- SUM
- Definition: a homophone for 'some'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mathematical total
Connections #1005 explained
Why these words connect (March 13, 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: "NO THANKS"
These words are all polite ways to refuse something, often used in social interactions to avoid offending others.
Green group: KINDS OF NUMBERS
These words are all types of numbers, each with its own unique properties and characteristics, such as being divisible by 2 or being a prime number.
Blue group: KINDS OF WALLS
These words are all types of walls, each with its own historical or cultural significance, such as the Berlin Wall or the Great Wall of China.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
These words are all homophones for non-numeric amounts, often used in language to convey subtle differences in meaning, such as 'all' and 'awl'.
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.
“EVEN”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF NUMBERS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF NUMBERS
While 'even' is indeed a type of number, it could also be mistaken for a word related to balance or levelness, but in this context, it refers to a whole number divisible by 2.
“GREAT”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF WALLS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF WALLS
The word 'great' could be misleading as it can refer to excellence, but in this context, it refers to the Great Wall of China.
“SUM”
Seems like it belongs to: HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
Actually belongs to: HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
The word 'sum' could be misleading as it can refer to a mathematical total, but in this context, it refers to a homophone for 'some'.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “EVEN” didn't go with KINDS OF NUMBERS
Seems like: KINDS OF NUMBERS → Actually: KINDS OF NUMBERS
While 'even' is indeed a type of number, it could also be mistaken for a word related to balance or levelness, but in this context, it refers to a whole number divisible by 2.
Why “GREAT” didn't go with KINDS OF WALLS
Seems like: KINDS OF WALLS → Actually: KINDS OF WALLS
The word 'great' could be misleading as it can refer to excellence, but in this context, it refers to the Great Wall of China.
Why “SUM” didn't go with HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
Seems like: HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS → Actually: HOMOPHONES OF NON-NUMERIC AMOUNTS
The word 'sum' could be misleading as it can refer to a mathematical total, but in this context, it refers to a homophone for 'some'.