Purple group — LAST WORDS OF CANDY BRANDS IN THE SINGULAR
Why is “DUD” in the Purple group?
a candy brand, as in 'Butterfinger Dud'
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
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 a doorway
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of foot shape
- FRESH
- Definition: impertinently bold, as in 'fresh' attitude
- Why it's tricky: commonly means recently made or obtained
- HOLE
- Definition: a card dealt face down in Texas Hold'em
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an opening or cavity
- MINT
- Definition: a type of candy, as in 'peppermint'
- 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 types of attitudes or personalities, often used to describe someone who is confident or sassy.
Green group: DRESS MEASUREMENTS
These words all describe types of measurements used to fit clothing, often taken around the body.
Blue group: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
These words all describe types of cards or rounds in the game of Texas Hold'em, often used to describe the community cards.
Purple group: LAST WORDS OF CANDY BRANDS IN THE SINGULAR
These words all describe the last word of a candy brand name, often used to describe a type of treat.
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
While 'wise' can describe a good poker player, it actually belongs to the 'CHEEKY' group, describing a type of attitude.
“LENGTH”
Seems like it belongs to: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Actually belongs to: DRESS MEASUREMENTS
While 'length' can describe the size of a poker table, it actually belongs to the 'DRESS MEASUREMENTS' group, describing a type of measurement.
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
While 'wise' can describe a good poker player, it actually belongs to the 'CHEEKY' group, describing a type of attitude.
Why “LENGTH” didn't go with CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Seems like: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD 'EM → Actually: DRESS MEASUREMENTS
While 'length' can describe the size of a poker table, it actually belongs to the 'DRESS MEASUREMENTS' group, describing a type of measurement.