Purple group — OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Why is “GUMSHOE” in the Purple group?
an old-fashioned term for a detective, especially one who is sneaky or unscrupulous
Connections Hints for April 25, 2026 #1048
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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 SYNONYMS FOR "THROW"
Why is “HURLY-BURLY” in the Green group?
a noisy, tumultuous commotion, possibly originating from a 16th-century term for a type of chaotic dance
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 25, 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.
- COPPER
- Definition: old slang for a police officer
- Why it's tricky: also a common metal
- DICK
- Definition: old slang for a detective
- Why it's tricky: also a common given name
- CAST
- Definition: to throw, as in casting a line
- Why it's tricky: also means to shape or mold
- PITCH
- Definition: to throw, as in pitching a ball
- Why it's tricky: also a type of black substance
Connections #1048 explained
Why these words connect (April 25, 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: BODY COVERINGS
These are all things that cover or protect parts of the human body, including teeth, head, fingers, and the entire body itself.
Green group: MASSES, IN IDIOMS
These are all words that represent large quantities or amounts, often used in idiomatic expressions like 'a needle in a haystack' or 'a drop in the ocean'.
Blue group: OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
These are all old-fashioned slang terms for law enforcement officers, including detectives and police officers, often used in the early 20th century.
Purple group: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "THROW"
These are all words or phrases that start with synonyms for the verb 'throw', including cast, chuck, hurl, and pitch.
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.
“CROWD”
Seems like it belongs to: OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Actually belongs to: MASSES, IN IDIOMS
while a crowd can be a group of people, it's not a term for law enforcement; it fits better with masses or large quantities
“FLATFOOT”
Seems like it belongs to: BODY COVERINGS
Actually belongs to: OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
a flatfoot can refer to a foot condition, but in this context, it's an old term for a police officer
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CROWD” didn't go with OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Seems like: OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT → Actually: MASSES, IN IDIOMS
while a crowd can be a group of people, it's not a term for law enforcement; it fits better with masses or large quantities
Why “FLATFOOT” didn't go with BODY COVERINGS
Seems like: BODY COVERINGS → Actually: OLD TIMEY SLANG FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
a flatfoot can refer to a foot condition, but in this context, it's an old term for a police officer