Green group — COASTAL LANDFORMS
Why is “SPIT” in the Green group?
a narrow piece of land that extends into the sea
Connections Hints for April 4, 2026 #1027
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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 — COASTAL LANDFORMS
Why is “BLUFF” in the Green group?
a steep slope or cliff, especially by the sea
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 4, 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.
- SCREEN
- Definition: a device for showing movies or a filter to block out unwanted elements
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in film and everyday contexts
- POINT
- Definition: a sharp or tapering end, or a specific moment in time
- Why it's tricky: can refer to geographical features or abstract concepts
- COVER
- Definition: to place something over or to protect, or a title of a song
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in music and everyday contexts
- MASK
- Definition: a covering for the face or a disguise
- Why it's tricky: can refer to theatrical or protective uses
Connections #1027 explained
Why these words connect (April 4, 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: "LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE"
These words form a common English idiom, 'let sleeping dogs lie', which means to avoid stirring up trouble or controversy. The phrase is thought to have originated from the idea that it's best not to wake a sleeping dog, as it may become aggressive.
Green group: OBSCURE
These words all relate to things that hide, conceal, or protect. They can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts, such as hiding one's true feelings.
Blue group: COASTAL LANDFORMS
These words all describe different types of coastal landforms, such as cliffs, headlands, and narrow strips of land. They are all found in areas where the land meets the sea.
Purple group: ___ CAMP
These words all describe different types of camps or gatherings, such as a band camp, a summer camp, or a boot camp. They are all related to the idea of a group of people coming together for a specific purpose.
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.
“SCREEN”
Seems like it belongs to: OBSCURE
Actually belongs to: COASTAL LANDFORMS
while 'screen' can mean to filter or block, it's not directly related to the 'OBSCURE' category; instead, it could be mistaken for a coastal landform due to its use in 'screen' as in a barrier
“COVER”
Seems like it belongs to: COASTAL LANDFORMS
Actually belongs to: OBSCURE
while 'cover' can refer to a geographical feature, it's more closely related to the 'OBSCURE' category due to its meaning of hiding or concealing
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SCREEN” didn't go with OBSCURE
Seems like: OBSCURE → Actually: COASTAL LANDFORMS
while 'screen' can mean to filter or block, it's not directly related to the 'OBSCURE' category; instead, it could be mistaken for a coastal landform due to its use in 'screen' as in a barrier
Why “COVER” didn't go with COASTAL LANDFORMS
Seems like: COASTAL LANDFORMS → Actually: OBSCURE
while 'cover' can refer to a geographical feature, it's more closely related to the 'OBSCURE' category due to its meaning of hiding or concealing