Green group — COASTAL LANDFORMS
Why is “SPIT” in the Green group?
a narrow, pointed piece of land, typically formed by the accumulation of sediment
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, broad cliff or slope, typically formed by erosion
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.
- COVER
- Definition: to conceal or protect something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a book or magazine cover
- SCREEN
- Definition: a protective or concealing device
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a display device for films or computers
- POINT
- Definition: a sharp or tapering end
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a specific location or a scoring unit
- MASK
- Definition: a covering for the face
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a disguise or a false appearance
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 are all part of a well-known English idiom, warning against stirring up trouble or controversy
Green group: OBSCURE
These words all relate to concealing or protecting something, whether it's a physical object or a person's identity
Blue group: COASTAL LANDFORMS
These words all describe different types of coastal landforms, shaped by the erosive power of the sea
Purple group: ___ CAMP
These words all describe different types of camps, whether they're for recreation, training, or other purposes
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.
“COVER”
Seems like it belongs to: COASTAL LANDFORMS
Actually belongs to: OBSCURE
COVER seems like it could be a coastal landform, but it actually refers to concealing or protecting something
“SCREEN”
Seems like it belongs to: ___ CAMP
Actually belongs to: OBSCURE
SCREEN seems like it could be related to a summer camp, but it actually refers to a protective or concealing device
“POINT”
Seems like it belongs to: OBSCURE
Actually belongs to: COASTAL LANDFORMS
POINT seems like it could be an obscure word, but it actually refers to a sharp or tapering end of a coastal landform
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COVER” didn't go with COASTAL LANDFORMS
Seems like: COASTAL LANDFORMS → Actually: OBSCURE
COVER seems like it could be a coastal landform, but it actually refers to concealing or protecting something
Why “SCREEN” didn't go with ___ CAMP
Seems like: ___ CAMP → Actually: OBSCURE
SCREEN seems like it could be related to a summer camp, but it actually refers to a protective or concealing device
Why “POINT” didn't go with OBSCURE
Seems like: OBSCURE → Actually: COASTAL LANDFORMS
POINT seems like it could be an obscure word, but it actually refers to a sharp or tapering end of a coastal landform