Blue group — ASSOCIATED WITH OCTOPUSES
Why is “SUCTION CUPS” in the Blue group?
cups that create a vacuum to stick to surfaces, found on octopus arms
Connections Hints for April 24, 2026 #1047
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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 — WHAT "CAB" MIGHT REFER TO
Why is “CALLOWAY” in the Green group?
a surname, possibly referring to Cab Calloway, an American jazz singer
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 24, 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.
- INK
- Definition: a dark liquid released by octopuses for defense
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a writing fluid
- CAB
- Definition: short for cabernet, a type of red wine
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a taxi or cabin
- BLADES
- Definition: flat cutting parts of objects like lawn mowers or ice skates
- Why it's tricky: also refers to sharp cutting tools
- GRASS
- Definition: a type of plant with blades
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a slang term for marijuana
Connections #1047 explained
Why these words connect (April 24, 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: PIZZA INGREDIENTS
These are all common ingredients found on a pizza, including cheese, dough, pepperoni, and tomato sauce.
Green group: ASSOCIATED WITH OCTOPUSES
These are all things associated with octopuses, including their arms, ink, intelligence, and suction cups.
Blue group: THEY HAVE BLADES
These are all things that have blades, including grass, helicopter, ice skates, and lawn mower.
Purple group: WHAT "CAB" MIGHT REFER TO
These are all things that 'cab' might refer to, including cabin, Calloway, red wine, and taxi.
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.
“INK”
Seems like it belongs to: PIZZA INGREDIENTS
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH OCTOPUSES
ink is not a typical pizza ingredient, but it could be mistaken for a sauce or topping
“GRASS”
Seems like it belongs to: PIZZA INGREDIENTS
Actually belongs to: THEY HAVE BLADES
grass is not typically used as a pizza ingredient, but it has blades
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “INK” didn't go with PIZZA INGREDIENTS
Seems like: PIZZA INGREDIENTS → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH OCTOPUSES
ink is not a typical pizza ingredient, but it could be mistaken for a sauce or topping
Why “GRASS” didn't go with PIZZA INGREDIENTS
Seems like: PIZZA INGREDIENTS → Actually: THEY HAVE BLADES
grass is not typically used as a pizza ingredient, but it has blades