Blue group — THINGS WITH FACES
Why is “POLYHEDRON” in the Blue group?
a three-dimensional solid object with flat faces and straight edges
Connections Hints for April 26, 2026 #1049
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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
▼Yellow group — STIPULATION
Why is “CAVEAT” in the Yellow group?
a warning or a condition, often in a formal or legal context
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 26, 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.
- PITCH
- Definition: a musical term referring to the perceived highness or lowness of a sound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sales talk or a thrown ball
- REGISTER
- Definition: a vocal range in singing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for recording or a list of items
- FACE
- Definition: the front of an object or a person's features
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social expression or a surface
- RANGE
- Definition: a series of musical notes
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geographical area or a cooking appliance
Connections #1049 explained
Why these words connect (April 26, 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: STIPULATION
These words are all related to conditions or warnings in formal documents, such as the fine print in a contract or a caveat in a legal statement.
Green group: VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS
These words are all related to the characteristics of the human voice, including pitch, range, and tone, which are essential for singing and speech.
Blue group: CHARACTERS IN "DICK AND JANE"
These words are all main characters from the classic 'Dick and Jane' children's book series, which was widely used to teach reading skills.
Purple group: THINGS WITH FACES
These words are all objects that have a face or a visible surface, including buildings, clocks, and polyhedrons, which are all geometric shapes with flat faces.
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.
“SPOT”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH FACES
Actually belongs to: CHARACTERS IN "DICK AND JANE"
SPOT is a character in the 'Dick and Jane' series, not an object with a face
“CLOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH FACES
a clock has a face, but it's not related to vocal characteristics
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPOT” didn't go with THINGS WITH FACES
Seems like: THINGS WITH FACES → Actually: CHARACTERS IN "DICK AND JANE"
SPOT is a character in the 'Dick and Jane' series, not an object with a face
Why “CLOCK” didn't go with VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS
Seems like: VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS → Actually: THINGS WITH FACES
a clock has a face, but it's not related to vocal characteristics