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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

Blue group — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS

Why is “STRUT” in the Blue group?

a structural support, especially in aircraft or buildings

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

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