Purple group — BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
Why is “BREADCRUMB” in the Purple group?
leading someone on with little intention of following through
Connections Hints for May 14, 2026 #1067
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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 — PHRASES WHOSE SECOND WORDS INCLUDE THEIR FIRST WORD
Why is “ALL HALLOWS” in the Green group?
an old term for All Saints' Day
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 14, 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.
- GUT
- Definition: instinct or intuition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the abdominal area
- LOVE BOMB
- Definition: overwhelming someone with affection
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with a romantic gesture
- CATFISH
- Definition: to deceive someone online
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the fish species
- GHOST
- Definition: to suddenly stop responding
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a supernatural entity
Connections #1067 explained
Why these words connect (May 14, 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: PREMONITION
These words all relate to having a feeling or intuition about something, often without concrete evidence.
Green group: CELLPHONE MODES
These words all describe different modes or settings that can be used on a cellphone, each with its own purpose and function.
Blue group: BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
These words all describe behaviors or actions that are considered negative or undesirable in modern dating, often leading to hurt feelings or mistrust.
Purple group: PHRASES WHOSE SECOND WORDS INCLUDE THEIR FIRST WORD
These phrases all have a unique property where the second word contains the first word, often creating a clever play on words.
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.
“RING”
Seems like it belongs to: PREMONITION
Actually belongs to: CELLPHONE MODES
while a ring can be a premonition, in this context it refers to a phone mode
“GHOST”
Seems like it belongs to: PREMONITION
Actually belongs to: BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
while a ghost can be supernatural, in this context it refers to suddenly stopping communication
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RING” didn't go with PREMONITION
Seems like: PREMONITION → Actually: CELLPHONE MODES
while a ring can be a premonition, in this context it refers to a phone mode
Why “GHOST” didn't go with PREMONITION
Seems like: PREMONITION → Actually: BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
while a ghost can be supernatural, in this context it refers to suddenly stopping communication