Blue group — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
Why is “STRUT” in the Blue group?
a structural support, typically a bar or rod, used to reinforce a building or other structure.
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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
▼Blue group — STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
Why is “BRACE” in the Blue group?
a structural support, typically a diagonal or angled piece, used to reinforce a building or other structure.
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.
- BOMBAY
- Definition: a city in India, formerly known as Bombay, now known as Mumbai
- Why it's tricky: The city's name changed in 1995, and some people may still refer to it as Bombay.
- SCREWDRIVER
- Definition: a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
- Why it's tricky: The word 'screwdriver' is more commonly associated with a tool, which could lead to confusion.
- CHELSEA
- Definition: a district in London, also the name of a football club
- Why it's tricky: The word 'Chelsea' has multiple meanings, including a place, a football club, and a given name.
- JUMPER
- Definition: a type of cable used to jump-start a car
- Why it's tricky: The word 'jumper' can also refer to a type of clothing or a person who jumps.
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 emergencies or maintenance, such as changing a tire or scraping ice off the windshield.
Green group: BENEFACTOR
These are all terms used to describe a person or organization that provides support or funding, such as an angel investor or a patron of the arts.
Blue group: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
These are all types of structural supports used in construction, such as beams, columns, and struts, which provide stability and support to buildings and other structures.
Purple group: ENDING IN BODIES OF WATER
These are all words that end with names of bodies of water, such as Bombay, which ends with 'bay', or Chelsea, which ends with 'sea'.
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.
“CHAMPION”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Actually belongs to: BENEFACTOR
While a champion can be a winner of a competition, it can also refer to a person who supports or defends a cause, making it a benefactor.
“COLUMN”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Actually belongs to: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
A column can refer to a structural support, but it can also refer to a vertical arrangement of items, which could lead to confusion.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHAMPION” didn't go with FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Seems like: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR → Actually: BENEFACTOR
While a champion can be a winner of a competition, it can also refer to a person who supports or defends a cause, making it a benefactor.
Why “COLUMN” didn't go with FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR
Seems like: FOUND IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR → Actually: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
A column can refer to a structural support, but it can also refer to a vertical arrangement of items, which could lead to confusion.