Blue group — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
Why is “STRUT” in the Blue group?
a structural support, typically in the form of a bar or rod, used to reinforce a building or machine
Connections Hints for April 11, 2026 #1034
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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 — ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
Why is “SNOWFLAKE” in the Green group?
a small, delicate ice crystal that falls from the sky during snowfall, often found in lakes or rivers
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 11, 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.
- JACK
- Definition: a device for lifting heavy loads, especially in cars
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a playing card or a male given name
- CHAMPION
- Definition: a person who supports or defends a cause
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a winner of a competition
- COLUMN
- Definition: a vertical structural support
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a written article or a formation of troops
- BOMBAY
- Definition: a city in India, formerly known as Bombay, located on the Arabian Sea
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of gin or a breed of cat
Connections #1034 explained
Why these words connect (April 11, 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: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
These are all items that are commonly stored in the trunk of a car, used for various purposes such as changing a tire or scraping ice off the windshield
Green group: BENEFACTOR
These are all words that describe a person who provides support or assistance to others, often in a financial or protective capacity
Blue group: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
These are all types of structural supports used in construction to provide stability and reinforcement to buildings and other structures
Purple group: ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
These are all words that refer to places or things that end at a body of water, such as a city located on a sea or a type of drink made with water
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.
“JUMPER”
Seems like it belongs to: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
Actually belongs to: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Jumper cables are often found in the trunk of a car, but the word 'jumper' can also refer to a type of clothing or a person who jumps
“BEAM”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Actually belongs to: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
A beam of light can be associated with a car's headlights, but in this context, 'beam' refers to a structural support
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JUMPER” didn't go with STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
Seems like: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS → Actually: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Jumper cables are often found in the trunk of a car, but the word 'jumper' can also refer to a type of clothing or a person who jumps
Why “BEAM” didn't go with FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Seems like: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR → Actually: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
A beam of light can be associated with a car's headlights, but in this context, 'beam' refers to a structural support