Yellow group — LONG SANDWICH
Why is “HOAGIE” in the Yellow group?
a type of long sandwich originating from Philadelphia
Connections Hints for May 13, 2026 #1066
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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 — PRETEXT
Why is “GROUNDS” in the Green group?
a reason or justification for something
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 13, 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.
- GRINDER
- Definition: a type of long sandwich
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a machine or a person who grinds
- BASIS
- Definition: a reason or explanation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a foundation or a starting point
- CROP
- Definition: to edit or trim a photo
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of plant or a group of plants
- MARKUP
- Definition: to edit or annotate a document or photo
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a price increase or a type of coding language
Connections #1066 explained
Why these words connect (May 13, 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: LONG SANDWICH
These are all types of long sandwiches, including subs and grinders, often served at delis or restaurants
Green group: PRETEXT
These are all pretexts or reasons for something, often used in arguments or discussions, including legal and social contexts
Blue group: SMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS
These are all options for editing photos on a smartphone, including adjusting and cropping, often used in social media and photography
Purple group: JELLY ___
These are all types of jelly-filled foods, including donuts and rolls, often served as desserts or snacks
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.
“FILTERS”
Seems like it belongs to: PRETEXT
Actually belongs to: SMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS
FILTERS seems like a pretext, but it's actually a photo editing option
“CAUSE”
Seems like it belongs to: SMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: PRETEXT
CAUSE seems like a photo editing option, but it's actually a pretext
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FILTERS” didn't go with PRETEXT
Seems like: PRETEXT → Actually: SMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS
FILTERS seems like a pretext, but it's actually a photo editing option
Why “CAUSE” didn't go with SMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS
Seems like: SMARTPHONE PHOTO EDITING OPTIONS → Actually: PRETEXT
CAUSE seems like a photo editing option, but it's actually a pretext