Blue group — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
Why is “STRUT” in the Blue group?
a structural support, especially in aircraft or buildings
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
▼Yellow group — FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Why is “JUMPER CABLES” in the Yellow group?
cables used to jump-start a car with a dead battery
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
- ANGEL
- Definition: a financial supporter, especially for the arts
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a supernatural being or a type of fish
- 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
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, including tools and emergency equipment. They are all related to car maintenance and safety.
Green group: BENEFACTOR
These are all words that describe a person or organization that provides financial or other support to a cause or individual. They are all related to philanthropy and patronage.
Blue group: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
These are all words that describe structural elements that provide support and stability to buildings or other structures. They are all related to architecture and engineering.
Purple group: ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
These are all words that end with the names of bodies of water, such as seas, lakes, or rivers. They are all related to geography and wordplay.
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.
“SCREWDRIVER”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Actually belongs to: ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
while a screwdriver can be found in a car, this word actually belongs to the group of words that end in bodies of water, as in 'screwdriver cocktail'
“BRACE”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Actually belongs to: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
while a brace can be used to support a car, this word actually belongs to the group of structural supports
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SCREWDRIVER” didn't go with FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Seems like: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR → Actually: ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
while a screwdriver can be found in a car, this word actually belongs to the group of words that end in bodies of water, as in 'screwdriver cocktail'
Why “BRACE” didn't go with FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Seems like: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR → Actually: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
while a brace can be used to support a car, this word actually belongs to the group of structural supports