Purple group — BODY PARTS SURROUNDED BY TWO LETTERS
Why is “SHANDY” in the Purple group?
a type of beer cocktail, but in this context, it refers to a body part 'hand' surrounded by letters
Connections Hints for May 11, 2026 #1064
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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 — BODY PARTS SURROUNDED BY TWO LETTERS
Why is “ELEGY” in the Purple group?
a type of poem, but in this context, it refers to a body part 'leg' surrounded by letters
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 11, 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.
- RHYME
- Definition: a type of scheme or plot
- Why it's tricky: often refers to a poetic device, but in this context, it's a type of scheme
- STEAL
- Definition: to move stealthily, with 'in'
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to take something without permission
- COLOR
- Definition: a type of scheme or plot
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a hue or shade
- KEYED
- Definition: a body part surrounded by two letters
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to unlock or open something
Connections #1064 explained
Why these words connect (May 11, 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: MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH 'IN'
These words all describe ways to move quietly or secretly, often with the prefix 'in'. They are all verbs that imply a sense of stealth or sneakiness.
Green group: KINDS OF SCHEMES
These words all describe different types of schemes or plots, including financial scams and poetic devices. They are all nouns that imply a sense of planning or plotting.
Blue group: DETECTIVE MOVIES
These words all describe famous detective movies, including films like CHINATOWN and KNIVES OUT. They are all nouns that imply a sense of mystery or detection.
Purple group: BODY PARTS SURROUNDED BY TWO LETTERS
These words all describe body parts that are surrounded by two letters, such as 'hand' in 'SHANDY' or 'leg' in 'ELEGY'. They are all nouns that imply a sense of containment or surrounding.
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.
“RHYME”
Seems like it belongs to: DETECTIVE MOVIES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF SCHEMES
RHYME seems like it could be a movie title, but it's actually a type of scheme
“STEAL”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF SCHEMES
Actually belongs to: MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH 'IN'
STEAL seems like it could be a type of scheme, but it's actually a way to move stealthily
“COLOR”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH 'IN'
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF SCHEMES
COLOR seems like it could be a way to move stealthily, but it's actually a type of scheme
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RHYME” didn't go with DETECTIVE MOVIES
Seems like: DETECTIVE MOVIES → Actually: KINDS OF SCHEMES
RHYME seems like it could be a movie title, but it's actually a type of scheme
Why “STEAL” didn't go with KINDS OF SCHEMES
Seems like: KINDS OF SCHEMES → Actually: MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH 'IN'
STEAL seems like it could be a type of scheme, but it's actually a way to move stealthily
Why “COLOR” didn't go with MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH 'IN'
Seems like: MOVE STEALTHILY, WITH 'IN' → Actually: KINDS OF SCHEMES
COLOR seems like it could be a way to move stealthily, but it's actually a type of scheme