Green group — VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
Why is “MUDDLE” in the Green group?
to press or crush ingredients, like mint leaves, in a cocktail
Connections Hints for May 10, 2026 #1063
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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 — VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
Why is “GARNISH” in the Green group?
to add a decorative item, like a lime wedge, to a cocktail
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 10, 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.
- SPRING
- Definition: a season or a coiled metal object
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a season and a type of metal object
- BOUND
- Definition: intended or destined for something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean physically tied or restricted
- LEAP
- Definition: a sudden jump or the spring season
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a physical action or a time of year
- COIL
- Definition: a spiral shape or a type of spring
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a shape or a type of metal object
Connections #1063 explained
Why these words connect (May 10, 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: MUSIC PLAYER BUTTONS
These are all buttons commonly found on music players, used to control playback and song selection.
Green group: DESTINED
These are all words that mean something is intended or meant to happen, often used to describe fate or destiny.
Blue group: VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
These are all verbs that describe actions taken when making a mojito cocktail, from preparation to serving.
Purple group: WHAT "SPRING" MIGHT REFER TO
These are all possible meanings of the word spring, from a season to a type of metal object.
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.
“LEAP”
Seems like it belongs to: VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
Actually belongs to: WHAT "SPRING" MIGHT REFER TO
LEAP seems like a verb that could be used in making a mojito, but it actually refers to the spring season
“BOUND”
Seems like it belongs to: VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
Actually belongs to: DESTINED
BOUND seems like a verb that could be used in making a mojito, but it actually means destined or intended for something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LEAP” didn't go with VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
Seems like: VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO → Actually: WHAT "SPRING" MIGHT REFER TO
LEAP seems like a verb that could be used in making a mojito, but it actually refers to the spring season
Why “BOUND” didn't go with VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO
Seems like: VERBS IN MAKING A MOJITO → Actually: DESTINED
BOUND seems like a verb that could be used in making a mojito, but it actually means destined or intended for something