Blue group — GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Why is “WHAMMY” in the Blue group?
a type of guitar effects pedal that alters the pitch of a note
Connections Hints for March 18, 2026 #1010
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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 — GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Why is “REVERB” in the Blue group?
a type of audio effect that adds a sense of space or ambiance to a sound
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 18, 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.
- PATCH
- Definition: a small piece of material used to mend or cover something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small area of land or a software update
- SPELL
- Definition: a period of time or a magical formula
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a magical incantation or a period of time
- WAH
- Definition: a type of guitar effects pedal
- Why it's tricky: can also be an expression of excitement or a type of cry
- REVERB
- Definition: a type of audio effect or a verb meaning to resound
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of audio effect or a verb meaning to resound
Connections #1010 explained
Why these words connect (March 18, 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: INTERVAL
These words all refer to periods of time or gaps, including a PATCH of time or a SPELL of bad weather. They can also refer to small pieces of material or magical formulas.
Green group: REACT TO A STUBBED TOE
These words all describe common reactions to pain, such as CURSING or YELLING in response to a stubbed toe. They can also refer to physical reactions, like HOPPING on one foot or WINCING in pain.
Blue group: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
These words all refer to types of guitar effects pedals, including DELAY and REVERB pedals. They can also refer to other audio equipment or musical terms, like WAH or WHAMMY bars.
Purple group: ___ CHECK
These words all refer to types of checks, including a BLANK check or a RAIN check. They can also refer to other types of checks, like a COAT check or a REALITY check.
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.
“DELAY”
Seems like it belongs to: INTERVAL
Actually belongs to: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
DELAY seems like it belongs to INTERVAL, but it's actually a type of guitar effects pedal
“PATCH”
Seems like it belongs to: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Actually belongs to: INTERVAL
PATCH seems like it belongs to GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS, but it's actually a type of interval or period
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DELAY” didn't go with INTERVAL
Seems like: INTERVAL → Actually: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
DELAY seems like it belongs to INTERVAL, but it's actually a type of guitar effects pedal
Why “PATCH” didn't go with GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Seems like: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS → Actually: INTERVAL
PATCH seems like it belongs to GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS, but it's actually a type of interval or period