Purple group — LAST WORDS OF CANDY BRANDS IN THE SINGULAR
Why is “DUD” in the Purple group?
a candy brand, also means something that is ineffective or useless
Connections Hints for April 19, 2026 #1042
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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 — CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Why is “FLOP” in the Blue group?
the first three community cards dealt face-up in Texas Hold'em
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 19, 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.
- ARCH
- Definition: a curved structure, often in architecture
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of foot shape or a verb meaning to curve
- FRESH
- Definition: new or recently created, often used to describe food or ideas
- Why it's tricky: can also mean impertinent or cheeky, as in 'fresh attitude'
- HOLE
- Definition: an opening or cavity, often in a solid object
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a card in Texas Hold'em or a term in golf
- TURN
- Definition: to change direction or move in a different way
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stage in a card game or a verb meaning to become or transform
Connections #1042 explained
Why these words connect (April 19, 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: CHEEKY
These words all describe a type of confident or playful personality, often used to describe someone who is outgoing or flirtatious.
Green group: DRESS MEASUREMENTS
These words all describe measurements of the body that are used to determine clothing sizes, including bust, hips, length, and waist.
Blue group: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
These words all describe stages or cards in the game of Texas Hold'em, including the flop, hole, river, and turn.
Purple group: LAST WORDS OF CANDY BRANDS IN THE SINGULAR
These words all describe the last word of a candy brand name, including Cap, Dud, Kid, and Mint.
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.
“WISE”
Seems like it belongs to: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Actually belongs to: CHEEKY
WISE seems like it could be a card in Texas Hold'em, but it actually belongs to the CHEEKY category, describing a type of personality or attitude.
“LENGTH”
Seems like it belongs to: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Actually belongs to: DRESS MEASUREMENTS
LENGTH seems like it could be related to cards in Texas Hold'em, but it actually belongs to the DRESS MEASUREMENTS category, describing a measurement of a garment.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WISE” didn't go with CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Seems like: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM → Actually: CHEEKY
WISE seems like it could be a card in Texas Hold'em, but it actually belongs to the CHEEKY category, describing a type of personality or attitude.
Why “LENGTH” didn't go with CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Seems like: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM → Actually: DRESS MEASUREMENTS
LENGTH seems like it could be related to cards in Texas Hold'em, but it actually belongs to the DRESS MEASUREMENTS category, describing a measurement of a garment.