Purple group — FIGURE IN GREEK MYTH
Why is “SIREN” in the Purple group?
a mythological creature that lures sailors with enchanting voices
Connections Hints for March 20, 2026 #1012
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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 — FIGURE IN GREEK MYTH
Why is “FURY” in the Purple group?
a mythological creature that punishes the guilty
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 20, 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.
- FURY
- Definition: a mythological creature
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to intense anger
- MUSE
- Definition: a source of inspiration in Greek mythology
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who inspires
- CHANCE
- Definition: a space on a Monopoly board
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to luck or probability
- FATE
- Definition: a goddess in Greek mythology
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to destiny or fortune
Connections #1012 explained
Why these words connect (March 20, 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: DISTURB
These words all relate to causing disturbance or concern, such as setting off an alarm or shaking something.
Green group: WORDS ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
These words are all actual spaces or features found on a standard Monopoly board, such as Boardwalk or Chance.
Blue group: FIGURE IN GREEK MYTH
These words all refer to figures from Greek mythology, such as the Fates or the Muses.
Purple group: EGG ___
These words all complete the phrase 'egg ___', such as egg carton or egg roll.
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.
“CHANCE”
Seems like it belongs to: DISTURB
Actually belongs to: WORDS ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
CHANCE seems like it could fit with words that cause disturbance, but it's actually a space on a Monopoly board
“FATE”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
Actually belongs to: FIGURE IN GREEK MYTH
FATE seems like it could fit with words related to chance or luck on a Monopoly board, but it's actually a goddess in Greek mythology
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHANCE” didn't go with DISTURB
Seems like: DISTURB → Actually: WORDS ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
CHANCE seems like it could fit with words that cause disturbance, but it's actually a space on a Monopoly board
Why “FATE” didn't go with WORDS ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
Seems like: WORDS ON A MONOPOLY BOARD → Actually: FIGURE IN GREEK MYTH
FATE seems like it could fit with words related to chance or luck on a Monopoly board, but it's actually a goddess in Greek mythology