Yellow group — CONDUIT
Why is “DUCT” in the Yellow group?
a tube or pipe for conveying fluids or gases
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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 — TEA-MAKING VERBS
Why is “STRAIN” in the Green group?
to separate liquids from solids, especially tea leaves
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 17, 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.
- LINE
- Definition: a pipe or conduit for fluids or gases
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a row of objects or people
- MAIN
- Definition: primary or principal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a main course or main event
- STEEP
- Definition: to soak in liquid, especially tea
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a steep slope or price
- GRADE
- Definition: a level or rank in school
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a slope or incline
Connections #1070 explained
Why these words connect (May 17, 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: CONDUIT
These are all words related to pipes or tubes that convey fluids or gases, including DUCT, LINE, MAIN, and PIPE.
Green group: SWINDLE
These are all words related to cheating or deceiving someone, including FLEECE, HOSE, SQUEEZE, and STIFF.
Blue group: TEA-MAKING VERBS
These are all verbs related to making tea, including BOIL, POUR, STEEP, and STRAIN.
Purple group: "SCHOOL" MODIFIERS
These are all words that modify or describe levels of school, including GRADE, GRAMMAR, HIGH, and PRIMARY.
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.
“LINE”
Seems like it belongs to: SWINDLE
Actually belongs to: CONDUIT
LINE can be a misleading word as it can also refer to a queue or a row, but in this context, it refers to a pipe or conduit.
“MAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: SWINDLE
Actually belongs to: CONDUIT
MAIN can be a misleading word as it can also refer to a main event or main course, but in this context, it refers to a primary or principal conduit.
“STIFF”
Seems like it belongs to: CONDUIT
Actually belongs to: SWINDLE
STIFF can be a misleading word as it can also refer to a rigid or unyielding object, but in this context, it refers to cheating or swindling someone.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LINE” didn't go with SWINDLE
Seems like: SWINDLE → Actually: CONDUIT
LINE can be a misleading word as it can also refer to a queue or a row, but in this context, it refers to a pipe or conduit.
Why “MAIN” didn't go with SWINDLE
Seems like: SWINDLE → Actually: CONDUIT
MAIN can be a misleading word as it can also refer to a main event or main course, but in this context, it refers to a primary or principal conduit.
Why “STIFF” didn't go with CONDUIT
Seems like: CONDUIT → Actually: SWINDLE
STIFF can be a misleading word as it can also refer to a rigid or unyielding object, but in this context, it refers to cheating or swindling someone.