Purple group — MALE ANIMALS
Why is “STALLION” in the Purple group?
an uncastrated male horse
Connections Hints for April 2, 2026 #1025
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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 — ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS
Why is “MIGOS” in the Green group?
a suffix of the liquor brand Hennessy Migos
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 2, 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.
- BUCK
- Definition: a male deer
- Why it's tricky: also a unit of currency
- CHANCE
- Definition: an opportunity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to luck or probability
- DRONE
- Definition: a male bee
- Why it's tricky: also a type of unmanned aircraft
- SECOND
- Definition: to support or endorse
- Why it's tricky: also a unit of time
Connections #1025 explained
Why these words connect (April 2, 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: SUPPORT
These words all convey the idea of giving assistance or approval to someone or something, such as endorsing a product or championing a cause.
Green group: OPPORTUNITY
These words all describe a chance or moment to do something, such as taking advantage of an opening or seizing a moment.
Blue group: MALE ANIMALS
These words all refer to male animals, such as a buck deer or a drake duck.
Purple group: ENDS OF LIQUOR BRANDS
These words all appear at the end of names of liquor brands, such as Cardi B and Hennessy Migos.
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.
“BUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: SUPPORT
Actually belongs to: MALE ANIMALS
Buck can mean to support, but in this context, it refers to a male deer.
“CHANCE”
Seems like it belongs to: SUPPORT
Actually belongs to: OPPORTUNITY
Chance can imply taking a risk, but here it means an opportunity.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUCK” didn't go with SUPPORT
Seems like: SUPPORT → Actually: MALE ANIMALS
Buck can mean to support, but in this context, it refers to a male deer.
Why “CHANCE” didn't go with SUPPORT
Seems like: SUPPORT → Actually: OPPORTUNITY
Chance can imply taking a risk, but here it means an opportunity.