Green group — STARTING WITH SODA BRANDS
Why is “FRESCADE” in the Green group?
A brand of soda, possibly related to the word 'fresco' meaning cool or refreshing
Connections Hints for April 18, 2026 #1041
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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 — STARTING WITH SODA BRANDS
Why is “PEPSINOGEN” in the Green group?
A term related to the digestive enzyme pepsin, but in this context, possibly related to the soda brand Pepsi
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 18, 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.
- CRUSHWORTHY
- Definition: Deserving of a crush, as in having a crush on someone
- Why it's tricky: The word seems related to 'crush' as in a strong infatuation, but in this context, it's related to the soda brand Crush
- FANTAGRAPHICS
- Definition: A publisher of comic books and graphic novels, but also sounds like 'fantastic graphics'
- Why it's tricky: The word's meaning is not immediately clear and could be mistaken for a term related to visual effects
- MARVEL
- Definition: To be amazed or astonished, but also a well-known comic book brand
- Why it's tricky: The word has multiple meanings and could fit into different categories
- POWER
- Definition: The rate at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit, but also a general term for strength or influence
- Why it's tricky: The word has multiple meanings and could fit into different categories
Connections #1041 explained
Why these words connect (April 18, 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: LOOK AT WITH AWE
These words are all verbs or actions that describe the act of being in awe of something, such as gazing at a beautiful view or marveling at a work of art
Green group: BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS
These words are all terms used to describe the basics of electricity, including types of current and measurements of electrical energy
Blue group: UNEXPECTED WINNER
These words are all phrases or terms used to describe an underdog or an unexpected winner, such as a dark horse candidate or a long shot bet
Purple group: STARTING WITH SODA BRANDS
These words are all names of soda brands, including some that are no longer widely available or are obscure
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.
“POWER”
Seems like it belongs to: BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS
Actually belongs to: LOOK AT WITH AWE
While 'power' is related to electricity, in this context, it's more related to being in awe of something powerful
“MARVEL”
Seems like it belongs to: LOOK AT WITH AWE
Actually belongs to: BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS
While 'marvel' means to be amazed, it's also a comic book brand and could fit into the 'BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS' category due to its relation to the Marvel Cinematic Universe which features characters with electrical powers
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POWER” didn't go with BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS
Seems like: BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS → Actually: LOOK AT WITH AWE
While 'power' is related to electricity, in this context, it's more related to being in awe of something powerful
Why “MARVEL” didn't go with LOOK AT WITH AWE
Seems like: LOOK AT WITH AWE → Actually: BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS
While 'marvel' means to be amazed, it's also a comic book brand and could fit into the 'BASIC ELECTRICITY TERMS' category due to its relation to the Marvel Cinematic Universe which features characters with electrical powers