Green group — KINDS OF PUPPETS
Why is “SHADOW” in the Green group?
a type of puppet that uses silhouettes to create characters
Connections Hints for April 29, 2026 #1052
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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 — KINDS OF PUPPETS
Why is “STRING” in the Green group?
a type of puppet that is controlled by strings or wires
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 29, 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.
- LEVEL
- Definition: a stage or step in a process
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a flat or even surface
- ROLL
- Definition: a sound similar to thunder
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a rotating motion or a type of food
- STAGE
- Definition: a step or phase in a process
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a platform for performances
- STRING
- Definition: a type of puppet
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sequence of characters or a type of cord
Connections #1052 explained
Why these words connect (April 29, 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: STEP IN A PROCESS
These are all terms used to describe a particular point or period in a process, such as a level in a game or a phase in a business plan. They are all connected by their use in describing a sequence of events or stages.
Green group: SOUND LIKE THUNDER
These are all words that describe the sound of thunder, such as a loud boom or a rumbling noise. They are all connected by their use in describing the auditory experience of a thunderstorm.
Blue group: KINDS OF PUPPETS
These are all types of puppets, such as hand puppets or shadow puppets. They are all connected by their use in creating and controlling characters for entertainment or storytelling.
Purple group: STANDING ___
These are all phrases that start with 'standing', such as standing joke or standing orders. They are all connected by their use in describing a person or thing that is upright or prominent.
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.
“LEVEL”
Seems like it belongs to: SOUND LIKE THUNDER
Actually belongs to: STEP IN A PROCESS
LEVEL can sound like a loud, thunderous sound, but it actually refers to a step in a process
“ROLL”
Seems like it belongs to: STEP IN A PROCESS
Actually belongs to: SOUND LIKE THUNDER
ROLL can refer to a rotating motion, but in this context, it refers to a sound similar to thunder
“STAGE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PUPPETS
Actually belongs to: STEP IN A PROCESS
STAGE can refer to a platform for performances, but in this context, it refers to a step in a process
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LEVEL” didn't go with SOUND LIKE THUNDER
Seems like: SOUND LIKE THUNDER → Actually: STEP IN A PROCESS
LEVEL can sound like a loud, thunderous sound, but it actually refers to a step in a process
Why “ROLL” didn't go with STEP IN A PROCESS
Seems like: STEP IN A PROCESS → Actually: SOUND LIKE THUNDER
ROLL can refer to a rotating motion, but in this context, it refers to a sound similar to thunder
Why “STAGE” didn't go with KINDS OF PUPPETS
Seems like: KINDS OF PUPPETS → Actually: STEP IN A PROCESS
STAGE can refer to a platform for performances, but in this context, it refers to a step in a process