Blue group — GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Why is “WHAMMY” in the Blue group?
a guitar effects pedal that creates a dramatic, pitch-bending sound
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 “WAH” in the Blue group?
a guitar effects pedal that creates a distinctive, vocal-like 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 something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small area of land or a software update
- SPELL
- Definition: a period of time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a magical formula or a period of time spent doing something
- DELAY
- Definition: a guitar effects pedal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a pause or a postponement
- REVERB
- Definition: a guitar effects pedal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lingering sound or an echo
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, including a patch of time, a period, a spell, and a stretch.
Green group: REACT TO A STUBBED TOE
These words all describe common reactions to stubbing one's toe, including cursing, hopping, wincing, and yelling.
Blue group: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
These words all refer to types of guitar effects pedals, including delay, reverb, wah, and whammy.
Purple group: ___ CHECK
These words all describe types of checks, including a blank check, a coat check, a rain check, and 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.
“PATCH”
Seems like it belongs to: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Actually belongs to: INTERVAL
while a patch can refer to a small piece of material, it can also refer to a small area of time, making it a tricky fit for the INTERVAL category
“DELAY”
Seems like it belongs to: INTERVAL
Actually belongs to: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
while delay can refer to a pause or a postponement, it is also a type of guitar effects pedal, making it a tricky fit for the GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PATCH” didn't go with GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Seems like: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS → Actually: INTERVAL
while a patch can refer to a small piece of material, it can also refer to a small area of time, making it a tricky fit for the INTERVAL category
Why “DELAY” didn't go with INTERVAL
Seems like: INTERVAL → Actually: GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
while delay can refer to a pause or a postponement, it is also a type of guitar effects pedal, making it a tricky fit for the GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS category