Green group — RETRO DANCE CRAZES
Why is “MASHED POTATO” in the Green group?
a 1960s dance move characterized by a series of quick steps
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 draw or paint images on surfaces
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 used to draw or paint
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with a type of font
- CORPS
- Definition: a group of people, especially in the military
- Why it's tricky: can be mistaken for 'core' or 'corpse'
- COUP
- Definition: a sudden overthrow of a government
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'coup' as a unit of measurement
- RECEIPT
- Definition: a document confirming payment
- Why it's tricky: can be mistaken for 'recipe'
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 commonly found in public spaces, including graffiti, murals, and posters.
Green group: RETRO DANCE CRAZES
These are all popular dance moves from the 1960s and 1970s, including the hustle and the twist.
Blue group: SILENT "P"
These are all words that contain a silent 'p', including corps, coup, and psycho.
Purple group: ___ MARK
These are all phrases that contain the word 'mark', including beauty mark and question mark.
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.
“POSTER”
Seems like it belongs to: RETRO DANCE CRAZES
Actually belongs to: IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
while posters can advertise dance events, they are not dance moves themselves
“ROBOT”
Seems like it belongs to: IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
Actually belongs to: RETRO DANCE CRAZES
the robot is a dance move, not a type of street art
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POSTER” didn't go with RETRO DANCE CRAZES
Seems like: RETRO DANCE CRAZES → Actually: IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
while posters can advertise dance events, they are not dance moves themselves
Why “ROBOT” didn't go with IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET
Seems like: IMAGES SEEN ON THE STREET → Actually: RETRO DANCE CRAZES
the robot is a dance move, not a type of street art