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 useless or ineffective
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 in Texas Hold'em, also means to fall or come down heavily
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, especially one based on the principle of the arch
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of foot shape
- FRESH
- Definition: having a clean and pure quality
- Why it's tricky: can also mean recently created or introduced
- HOLE
- Definition: a hollow or empty space
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a card in Texas Hold'em
- MINT
- Definition: a type of candy or a plant
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place where coins are made
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 cheeky or sassy attitude, often used to describe someone who is confident and outspoken, like a character from a TV show or movie
Green group: DRESS MEASUREMENTS
These words all describe measurements of a dress, often used in the fashion industry to create clothes that fit well, like a designer taking measurements for a custom dress
Blue group: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
These words all describe cards in the game of Texas Hold'em, often used by players to strategize and win the game, like a player waiting for the flop to be dealt
Purple group: LAST WORDS OF CANDY BRANDS IN THE SINGULAR
These words all describe the last word of a candy brand name, often used by companies to create memorable and catchy names, like a candy company naming a new product
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, referring to a sassy or cheeky 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, referring to a measurement of a dress
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, referring to a sassy or cheeky 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, referring to a measurement of a dress