Yellow group — THINGS STORED BY A BROWSER
Why is “CACHE” in the Yellow group?
a collection of temporary internet files stored by a browser for quick access
Connections Hints for April 14, 2026 #1037
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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 — FREE___
Why is “LANCE” in the Green group?
a medieval weapon, also a surname, and a term used in 'free lance' meaning independent worker
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 14, 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.
- COOKIE
- Definition: a small text file stored by a browser
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sweet baked treat
- RING
- Definition: the boxing arena
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular piece of jewelry
- ROUND
- Definition: a period of boxing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular shape or a stage in a competition
- STYLE
- Definition: a type of wrestling or boxing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a manner of doing something or a fashion trend
Connections #1037 explained
Why these words connect (April 14, 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: THINGS STORED BY A BROWSER
These are all types of data stored by a web browser, including bookmarks, cache, cookies, and history, which help with navigation and user experience.
Green group: BOXING TERMS
These are all terms associated with the sport of boxing, including the bell that signals rounds, the gloves worn by fighters, the ring where they compete, and the rounds themselves.
Blue group: TILT
These are all words that imply a sense of leaning or tilting, including to lean, list, pitch, and tip, which can describe physical movements or changes in direction.
Purple group: FREE___
These are all words that can be combined with 'free' to describe a type of activity or status, including lance as in 'free lance' for independent work, mason as in 'free mason' for a fraternal organization, style as in 'free style' for a type of wrestling or boxing, and way as in 'free way' for an open road.
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.
“BELL”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS STORED BY A BROWSER
Actually belongs to: BOXING TERMS
while a browser may have a bell icon, the term 'bell' is more closely associated with boxing, where it signals the start and end of rounds
“STYLE”
Seems like it belongs to: TILT
Actually belongs to: FREE___
while 'style' can imply a manner of tilting, it is more closely associated with the term 'free style' in wrestling or boxing
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BELL” didn't go with THINGS STORED BY A BROWSER
Seems like: THINGS STORED BY A BROWSER → Actually: BOXING TERMS
while a browser may have a bell icon, the term 'bell' is more closely associated with boxing, where it signals the start and end of rounds
Why “STYLE” didn't go with TILT
Seems like: TILT → Actually: FREE___
while 'style' can imply a manner of tilting, it is more closely associated with the term 'free style' in wrestling or boxing