Yellow group — BEER BRANDS
Why is “DOS EQUIS” in the Yellow group?
A Mexican beer brand known for its distinctive bottle design
Connections Hints for April 1, 2026 #1024
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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 — U.S. CITY NICKNAMES
Why is “MILE HIGH CITY” in the Green group?
A nickname for Denver, Colorado, referencing its high elevation
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 1, 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.
- Blue
- Definition: Reference to the color or a movie title
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings and uses across categories
- Big
- Definition: Reference to city nicknames or general adjective
- Why it's tricky: Common adjective with multiple possible connections
- Green
- Definition: Reference to the color, a rock band, or an environmental concept
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings and uses across categories
- High
- Definition: Reference to a city nickname, a state of being, or a beer brand
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings and uses across categories
Connections #1024 explained
Why these words connect (April 1, 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: BEER BRANDS
These are all well-known beer brands, including some with distinctive marketing and branding.
Green group: ROCK BANDS
These are all influential rock bands, known for their iconic music and performances.
Blue group: MOVIES
These are all iconic movie titles, known for their memorable storylines and characters.
Purple group: U.S. CITY NICKNAMES
These are all well-known nicknames for major U.S. cities, often referencing their unique characteristics or histories.
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.
“GREEN DAY”
Seems like it belongs to: U.S. CITY NICKNAMES
Actually belongs to: ROCK BANDS
The word 'green' might lead solvers to associate it with city nicknames, but it's actually a rock band
“BIG APPLE”
Seems like it belongs to: BEER BRANDS
Actually belongs to: U.S. CITY NICKNAMES
The word 'big' might lead solvers to associate it with beer brands, but it's actually a city nickname
“BLUE MOON”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVIES
Actually belongs to: BEER BRANDS
The phrase 'blue moon' might lead solvers to associate it with movies, but it's actually a beer brand
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GREEN DAY” didn't go with U.S. CITY NICKNAMES
Seems like: U.S. CITY NICKNAMES → Actually: ROCK BANDS
The word 'green' might lead solvers to associate it with city nicknames, but it's actually a rock band
Why “BIG APPLE” didn't go with BEER BRANDS
Seems like: BEER BRANDS → Actually: U.S. CITY NICKNAMES
The word 'big' might lead solvers to associate it with beer brands, but it's actually a city nickname
Why “BLUE MOON” didn't go with MOVIES
Seems like: MOVIES → Actually: BEER BRANDS
The phrase 'blue moon' might lead solvers to associate it with movies, but it's actually a beer brand