Purple group — ___ DOLL
Why is “RAG” in the Purple group?
a type of doll made from cloth or fabric, often homemade
Connections Hints for April 12, 2026 #1035
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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
▼Purple group — ___ DOLL
Why is “RUSSIAN” in the Purple group?
referring to a type of matryoshka doll, which is a set of nested dolls
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 12, 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.
- CAST
- Definition: to throw or direct something, such as an actor in a role
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of mold or a fishing line
- PROJECT
- Definition: to extend or protrude something, such as an image or a plan
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a long-term undertaking or a housing development
- STANCE
- Definition: a person's posture or attitude, especially in a particular situation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a firm or resolute position on an issue
- TAKE
- Definition: to capture or record something, such as a photo or a position
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's interpretation or opinion of something
Connections #1035 explained
Why these words connect (April 12, 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: PANTS FEATURES
These are all components or characteristics of pants, including functional elements like pockets and fasteners.
Green group: PERSPECTIVE
These are all words related to a person's viewpoint or attitude, including their physical position or stance.
Blue group: EMIT
These are all words related to the act of sending out or producing something, such as light, sound, or an image.
Purple group: ___ DOLL
These are all types of dolls, including those made from paper, cloth, or other materials.
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.
“CAST”
Seems like it belongs to: PANTS FEATURES
Actually belongs to: EMIT
CAST can refer to a type of mold or a fishing line, but in this context, it means to throw or direct something, such as an actor in a role, which relates to EMIT.
“PROJECT”
Seems like it belongs to: PERSPECTIVE
Actually belongs to: EMIT
PROJECT can refer to a long-term undertaking or a housing development, but in this context, it means to extend or protrude something, such as an image or a plan, which relates to EMIT.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CAST” didn't go with PANTS FEATURES
Seems like: PANTS FEATURES → Actually: EMIT
CAST can refer to a type of mold or a fishing line, but in this context, it means to throw or direct something, such as an actor in a role, which relates to EMIT.
Why “PROJECT” didn't go with PERSPECTIVE
Seems like: PERSPECTIVE → Actually: EMIT
PROJECT can refer to a long-term undertaking or a housing development, but in this context, it means to extend or protrude something, such as an image or a plan, which relates to EMIT.