Blue group — TOOTHED WHEELS
Why is “PINION” in the Blue group?
a small toothed wheel, often used in machinery
Connections Hints for March 15, 2026 #1007
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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 — TOOTHED WHEELS
Why is “SPROCKET” in the Blue group?
a toothed wheel with a chain or belt wrapped around it
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 15, 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.
- BLOG
- Definition: a portmanteau of 'web' and 'log'
- Why it's tricky: its modern meaning as an online journal can mislead solvers
- GEAR
- Definition: a toothed wheel
- Why it's tricky: its common meaning as equipment or clothing can confuse solvers
- HOG
- Definition: to take more than one's share
- Why it's tricky: its common meaning as a type of animal can mislead solvers
- PINION
- Definition: a small toothed wheel
- Why it's tricky: its obscure meaning can make it hard to connect to other words
Connections #1007 explained
Why these words connect (March 15, 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: GREEDILY CONTROL
These words all relate to gaining control or taking more than one's share, often in a selfish or aggressive manner. Examples include the verb HOG, the noun CORNER, and the verb MONOPOLIZE.
Green group: TOOTHED WHEELS
These words all refer to toothed wheels or gears used in machinery. Examples include the noun COG, the noun GEAR, and the noun PINION.
Blue group: PORTMANTEAUX
These words are all portmanteaux, or words created by combining two other words. Examples include the noun BLOG, the noun MOTEL, and the noun SMOG.
Purple group: BULL___
These words are all completions of the phrase BULL___, such as BULLDOG or BULLFROG. Examples include the noun DOG, the noun FROG, and the noun HORN.
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.
“CORNER”
Seems like it belongs to: BULL___
Actually belongs to: GREEDILY CONTROL
CORNER can be a verb meaning to gain control of something, but it's not related to the BULL___ category
“HOG”
Seems like it belongs to: BULL___
Actually belongs to: GREEDILY CONTROL
HOG can be a verb meaning to take more than one's share, but it's not related to the BULL___ category
“GEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: BULL___
Actually belongs to: TOOTHED WHEELS
GEAR can be a verb meaning to prepare or adjust, but in this context it refers to a toothed wheel
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CORNER” didn't go with BULL___
Seems like: BULL___ → Actually: GREEDILY CONTROL
CORNER can be a verb meaning to gain control of something, but it's not related to the BULL___ category
Why “HOG” didn't go with BULL___
Seems like: BULL___ → Actually: GREEDILY CONTROL
HOG can be a verb meaning to take more than one's share, but it's not related to the BULL___ category
Why “GEAR” didn't go with BULL___
Seems like: BULL___ → Actually: TOOTHED WHEELS
GEAR can be a verb meaning to prepare or adjust, but in this context it refers to a toothed wheel