Yellow group — CANOODLING
Why is “TONSIL HOCKEY” in the Yellow group?
a colloquialism for French kissing, likely due to the proximity of the tonsils during the act
Connections Hints for May 8, 2026 #1061
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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 — FIVE-SIDED THINGS
Why is “JEANS BACK POCKET” in the Green group?
a common location for a five-sided object, such as a wallet or a phone
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 8, 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.
- LEFT FIELD
- Definition: an unexpected or unusual place
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a position in baseball
- NOWHERE
- Definition: an unexpected place to be 'out of'
- Why it's tricky: can be interpreted literally or figuratively
- THE BLUE
- Definition: a phrase related to being 'out of' something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to various concepts, including a color or a state of mind
- THIN AIR
- Definition: an idiomatic expression for something that appears or disappears suddenly
- Why it's tricky: can be interpreted literally or figuratively
Connections #1061 explained
Why these words connect (May 8, 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: CANOODLING
These words are all related to kissing or romantic physical contact, often used informally or colloquially.
Green group: FIVE-SIDED THINGS
These words are all related to objects or locations that have five sides, often found in everyday life or specific contexts.
Blue group: UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
These words are all related to phrases or locations where one might be 'out of' something, often unexpectedly or figuratively.
Purple group: ENDING IN CANDY BRANDS MINUS "S"
These words are all related to phrases or terms that end with the name of a candy brand, minus the plural suffix 's'.
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.
“HOME PLATE”
Seems like it belongs to: UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
Actually belongs to: FIVE-SIDED THINGS
Home plate is a five-sided object in baseball, but it's not an unexpected place to be 'out of'.
“LEFT FIELD”
Seems like it belongs to: FIVE-SIDED THINGS
Actually belongs to: UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
Left field is a position in baseball, but it's also an idiomatic expression for an unexpected place.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOME PLATE” didn't go with UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
Seems like: UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF" → Actually: FIVE-SIDED THINGS
Home plate is a five-sided object in baseball, but it's not an unexpected place to be 'out of'.
Why “LEFT FIELD” didn't go with FIVE-SIDED THINGS
Seems like: FIVE-SIDED THINGS → Actually: UNEXPECTED PLACES TO BE "OUT OF"
Left field is a position in baseball, but it's also an idiomatic expression for an unexpected place.