Purple group — JUDY BLUME BOOKS
Why is “BLUBBER” in the Purple group?
a 1974 young adult novel by Judy Blume about bullying
Connections Hints for May 19, 2026 #1072
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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 — JUDY BLUME BOOKS
Why is “DEENIE” in the Purple group?
a 1973 young adult novel by Judy Blume about a girl with a bladder condition
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 19, 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.
- FUDGE
- Definition: to alter or manipulate deceptively
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of dessert
- DOCTOR
- Definition: to alter or manipulate deceptively
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a medical professional
- ALTER
- Definition: to modify deceptively
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to change in a general sense
- COOK
- Definition: to modify deceptively, especially statistics
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to preparing food
Connections #1072 explained
Why these words connect (May 19, 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: THINGS BABIES DO
These are all actions or sounds typically associated with babies, such as making noise or feeding.
Green group: MODIFY DECEPTIVELY
These are all words that can mean to alter or manipulate something, often in a deceptive manner, such as falsifying data or cooking the books.
Blue group: JUDY BLUME BOOKS
These are all titles of books written by Judy Blume, known for her young adult literature, such as Blubber and Forever.
Purple group: FISH MINUS A LETTER
These are all words that can be related to fish or sea creatures, but with a letter removed, such as a founder or a salmon without the 's'.
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.
“COOK”
Seems like it belongs to: JUDY BLUME BOOKS
Actually belongs to: MODIFY DECEPTIVELY
while Judy Blume wrote about many topics, 'cook' is more related to modifying statistics
“DOCTOR”
Seems like it belongs to: FISH MINUS A LETTER
Actually belongs to: MODIFY DECEPTIVELY
while 'doctor' can be a fish minus a letter, in this context it refers to modifying deceptively
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COOK” didn't go with JUDY BLUME BOOKS
Seems like: JUDY BLUME BOOKS → Actually: MODIFY DECEPTIVELY
while Judy Blume wrote about many topics, 'cook' is more related to modifying statistics
Why “DOCTOR” didn't go with FISH MINUS A LETTER
Seems like: FISH MINUS A LETTER → Actually: MODIFY DECEPTIVELY
while 'doctor' can be a fish minus a letter, in this context it refers to modifying deceptively