Purple group — THEY HAVE BOLTS
Why is “Frankenstein's monster” in the Purple group?
the creature from Mary Shelley's novel, often depicted with bolts in its neck
Connections Hints for March 26, 2026 #1018
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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
▼Green group — MEMBER OF A DETROIT SPORTS TEAM
Why is “red wing” in the Green group?
a type of bird or a Detroit sports team, the Red Wings
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 26, 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.
- bolt
- Definition: a sudden movement or a type of fastener
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a sudden movement and a type of fastener
- lever
- Definition: a simple machine or a voting mechanism
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a simple machine and a voting mechanism
- curtain
- Definition: a hanging fabric or a voting booth feature
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a hanging fabric and a voting booth feature
- piston
- Definition: a mechanical component or a sports team
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a mechanical component and a sports team
Connections #1018 explained
Why these words connect (March 26, 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: FOOD PROCUREMENT METHODS
These are all methods of obtaining food, including farming, fishing, and foraging. They are all ways that humans have historically procured food.
Green group: MEMBER OF A DETROIT SPORTS TEAM
These are all names of sports teams based in Detroit, including the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and Pistons. They are all members of professional sports leagues.
Blue group: FEATURES OF A CLASSIC VOTING BOOTH
These are all features of a classic voting booth, including the ballot, booth, curtain, and lever. They are all components that facilitate the voting process.
Purple group: THEY HAVE BOLTS
These are all things that have bolts, including Frankenstein's monster, hardware stores, lightning, and locks. They all have bolts in some form or another.
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.
“lion”
Seems like it belongs to: FOOD PROCUREMENT METHODS
Actually belongs to: MEMBER OF A DETROIT SPORTS TEAM
while lions are hunted for food, the word 'lion' is actually a member of the Detroit sports team, the Lions
“lever”
Seems like it belongs to: THEY HAVE BOLTS
Actually belongs to: FEATURES OF A CLASSIC VOTING BOOTH
while levers can be used in hardware, the word 'lever' is actually a feature of a classic voting booth
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “lion” didn't go with FOOD PROCUREMENT METHODS
Seems like: FOOD PROCUREMENT METHODS → Actually: MEMBER OF A DETROIT SPORTS TEAM
while lions are hunted for food, the word 'lion' is actually a member of the Detroit sports team, the Lions
Why “lever” didn't go with THEY HAVE BOLTS
Seems like: THEY HAVE BOLTS → Actually: FEATURES OF A CLASSIC VOTING BOOTH
while levers can be used in hardware, the word 'lever' is actually a feature of a classic voting booth