Green group — RETRO DANCE CRAZES
Why is “MASHED POTATO” in the Green group?
a 1960s dance craze, characterized by its energetic and carefree movements
Connections Hints for March 29, 2026 #1021
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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
▼Yellow group — IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
Why is “STENCIL” in the Yellow group?
a template used to create repetitive designs, often used in street art
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 29, 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.
- STENCIL
- Definition: a template for creating repetitive designs
- Why it's tricky: its connection to street art is not immediately obvious
- CORPS
- Definition: a group of people, especially in a military context
- Why it's tricky: its pronunciation is often silent, making it hard to connect to the 'SILENT P' category
- RECEIPT
- Definition: a document confirming a transaction
- Why it's tricky: its connection to the 'SILENT P' category is not immediately clear
- CHECK
- Definition: a mark or symbol, especially one used to confirm something
- Why it's tricky: its multiple meanings could lead to confusion
Connections #1021 explained
Why these words connect (March 29, 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: IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
These are all types of visual art or designs that can be seen in public spaces, often created by artists or advertisers to convey messages or express themselves.
Green group: RETRO DANCE CRAZES
These are all dance styles that were popular in the past, often characterized by their unique movements and rhythms, and were often performed to specific types of music.
Blue group: SILENT 'P'
These are all words that contain the letter 'P' but are pronounced without it, often due to their etymology or linguistic evolution.
Purple group: ___ MARK
These are all words that can be combined with 'MARK' to form a common phrase or expression, often used to describe a particular concept or idea.
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.
“ROBOT”
Seems like it belongs to: IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
Actually belongs to: RETRO DANCE CRAZES
while robots can be depicted in street art, the 'ROBOT' dance is a retro dance craze
“CHECK”
Seems like it belongs to: SILENT 'P'
Actually belongs to: ___ MARK
while 'CHECK' can be a mark, it is also a word that fits the '___ MARK' category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ROBOT” didn't go with IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
Seems like: IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET → Actually: RETRO DANCE CRAZES
while robots can be depicted in street art, the 'ROBOT' dance is a retro dance craze
Why “CHECK” didn't go with SILENT 'P'
Seems like: SILENT 'P' → Actually: ___ MARK
while 'CHECK' can be a mark, it is also a word that fits the '___ MARK' category