Green group — CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Why is “OTHELLO” in the Green group?
a classic board game of strategy and deception
Connections Hints for May 27, 2026 #1080
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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 — CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Why is “TROUBLE” in the Green group?
a classic board game of chance and skill
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 27, 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.
- AYE
- Definition: a homophone of 'I', referring to the eye
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a vote of agreement
- LEAR
- Definition: a homophone of 'look', referring to a way of gazing
- Why it's tricky: also a surname, e.g. King Lear
- PIER
- Definition: a homophone of 'peer', referring to a way of looking
- Why it's tricky: also a structure over water
- STAIR
- Definition: a homophone of 'stare', referring to a way of looking
- Why it's tricky: also a set of steps
Connections #1080 explained
Why these words connect (May 27, 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: SMALL COMMUNITY
These are all types of small communities, including rural areas and villages
Green group: CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
These are all classic board games that have been popular for decades, including strategy games and games of chance
Blue group: HOMOPHONES OF WAYS OF LOOKING
These are all homophones of words related to looking, including 'I', 'look', 'peer', and 'stare'
Purple group: ENDING IN THE "LITTLE WOMEN" MARCH SISTERS
These are all words that end with the names of the March sisters, including Beth, Jo, Amy, and Meg
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.
“BANJO”
Seems like it belongs to: SMALL COMMUNITY
Actually belongs to: ENDING IN THE "LITTLE WOMEN" MARCH SISTERS
BANJO seems like a community, but it's actually a word related to the March sisters
“MACBETH”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Actually belongs to: ENDING IN THE "LITTLE WOMEN" MARCH SISTERS
MACBETH seems like a board game, but it's actually a word related to the March sisters
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BANJO” didn't go with SMALL COMMUNITY
Seems like: SMALL COMMUNITY → Actually: ENDING IN THE "LITTLE WOMEN" MARCH SISTERS
BANJO seems like a community, but it's actually a word related to the March sisters
Why “MACBETH” didn't go with CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Seems like: CLASSIC BOARD GAMES → Actually: ENDING IN THE "LITTLE WOMEN" MARCH SISTERS
MACBETH seems like a board game, but it's actually a word related to the March sisters