Purple group — BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
Why is “BREADCRUMB” in the Purple group?
a tactic used in online dating to lead someone on, only to suddenly stop responding
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
▼Purple group — BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
Why is “LOVE BOMB” in the Purple group?
a manipulative behavior in which someone showers another person with excessive attention and affection
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.
- GHOST
- Definition: to suddenly stop responding to someone's messages or interactions
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a supernatural entity
- LOVE BOMB
- Definition: to shower someone with excessive attention and affection, often to manipulate them
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with a genuine expression of love
- BREADCRUMB
- Definition: to send someone a series of flirtatious messages, only to suddenly stop responding
- Why it's tricky: has a different meaning in computing and navigation
- CATFISH
- Definition: to create a fake online identity, often to deceive or manipulate someone
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with the fish species
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 conscious reasoning
Green group: CELLPHONE MODES
These words all refer to different modes or settings on a cellphone, used to control notifications and alerts
Blue group: BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
These words all refer to behaviors or actions that are considered negative or unkind in the context of modern dating
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 'ring' can be a sound that signals a warning or premonition, in this context it refers to a cellphone mode
“GHOST”
Seems like it belongs to: PREMONITION
Actually belongs to: BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
while 'ghost' can refer to a supernatural entity, in this context it refers to a behavior in online dating
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 'ring' can be a sound that signals a warning or premonition, in this context it refers to a cellphone mode
Why “GHOST” didn't go with PREMONITION
Seems like: PREMONITION → Actually: BAD THINGS TO DO IN MODERN DATING
while 'ghost' can refer to a supernatural entity, in this context it refers to a behavior in online dating