Blue group — PARTS OF A COURTROOM
Why is “PODIUM” in the Blue group?
a raised platform for a speaker or judge
Connections Hints for May 28, 2026 #1081
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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
▼Yellow group — GET LOW
Why is “SQUAT” in the Yellow group?
a position with knees bent and weight low
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 28, 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.
- BAR
- Definition: the railing in a courtroom
- Why it's tricky: also a common term for a place serving drinks
- STAND
- Definition: a witness stand in a courtroom
- Why it's tricky: also means to be in an upright position
- BENCH
- Definition: the seat of a judge in a courtroom
- Why it's tricky: also a common term for a seat in a park
- PRESS
- Definition: the news media
- Why it's tricky: also means to apply pressure
Connections #1081 explained
Why these words connect (May 28, 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: GET LOW
These words all describe ways to lower one's body, such as bending or crouching.
Green group: FOURTH ESTATE
These words all refer to different aspects of the news media, including newspapers and journalists.
Blue group: PARTS OF A COURTROOM
These words all describe different parts of a courtroom, including the judge's bench and the witness stand.
Purple group: SKI ___
These words all complete the phrase 'ski ___', referring to different aspects of the sport.
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.
“BAR”
Seems like it belongs to: FOURTH ESTATE
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A COURTROOM
BAR can refer to a news bar, but in this context, it refers to the railing in a courtroom
“STAND”
Seems like it belongs to: GET LOW
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A COURTROOM
STAND can mean to be in an upright position, but in this context, it refers to a witness stand
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAR” didn't go with FOURTH ESTATE
Seems like: FOURTH ESTATE → Actually: PARTS OF A COURTROOM
BAR can refer to a news bar, but in this context, it refers to the railing in a courtroom
Why “STAND” didn't go with GET LOW
Seems like: GET LOW → Actually: PARTS OF A COURTROOM
STAND can mean to be in an upright position, but in this context, it refers to a witness stand