Purple group — COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION
Why is “GOALTEND” in the Purple group?
to interfere with a shot on goal in basketball
Connections Hints for May 7, 2026 #1060
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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
▼Purple group — COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION
Why is “DOUBLE-DRIBBLE” in the Purple group?
to dribble the ball with both hands in basketball
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 7, 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.
- HOST
- Definition: a large number of people
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person hosting an event
- LINE
- Definition: fishing gear
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a line of people or a line of text
- NET
- Definition: fishing gear
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a computer network
- PACK
- Definition: a large group of animals
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a package or a backpack
Connections #1060 explained
Why these words connect (May 7, 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: FISHING GEAR
These are all types of equipment used for fishing, including lures, hooks, and nets.
Green group: MULTITUDE
These are all words that refer to a large group or quantity of something, including people, animals, or objects.
Blue group: COMMIT A BASKETBALL INFRACTION
These are all types of fouls or infractions that can be committed during a basketball game, including traveling, double-dribbling, and goaltending.
Purple group: CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS
These are all things that can be controlled or adjusted using up and down buttons, including TV channels, car windows, and elevator floors.
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.
“HOST”
Seems like it belongs to: FISHING GEAR
Actually belongs to: MULTITUDE
HOST can refer to a large number of people, but it's not related to fishing gear
“LINE”
Seems like it belongs to: MULTITUDE
Actually belongs to: FISHING GEAR
LINE can refer to a line of people, but in this context, it's related to fishing gear
“NET”
Seems like it belongs to: CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Actually belongs to: FISHING GEAR
NET can refer to a computer network, but in this context, it's related to fishing gear
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOST” didn't go with FISHING GEAR
Seems like: FISHING GEAR → Actually: MULTITUDE
HOST can refer to a large number of people, but it's not related to fishing gear
Why “LINE” didn't go with MULTITUDE
Seems like: MULTITUDE → Actually: FISHING GEAR
LINE can refer to a line of people, but in this context, it's related to fishing gear
Why “NET” didn't go with CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Seems like: CONTROLLED WITH UP/DOWN BUTTONS → Actually: FISHING GEAR
NET can refer to a computer network, but in this context, it's related to fishing gear