Blue group — TYPOGRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
Why is “CARET” in the Blue group?
A symbol (^) used in mathematics, computing, and typography to indicate exponentiation or a cursor
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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 — SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AT THE FIRST GRAMMY AWARDS
Why is “VOLARE” in the Purple group?
A popular Italian song, also known as 'Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu', which won the first Grammy Award for Record of the Year
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 30, 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.
- CARET
- Definition: A typographical symbol (^) used to indicate exponentiation or to represent a cursor in computing
- Why it's tricky: Its multiple meanings in mathematics and computing can mislead solvers
- PIPE
- Definition: A typographical symbol (|) used to separate options or to represent a pipe in computing
- Why it's tricky: Its multiple meanings in computing and everyday language can confuse solvers
- RIGHT
- Definition: Correct or proper, but also a direction
- Why it's tricky: Its multiple meanings can lead solvers to incorrectly categorize it
- SOUND
- Definition: Having a good basis in reason or a noise that can be heard
- Why it's tricky: Its multiple meanings can mislead solvers into thinking it belongs to a different category
Connections #1083 explained
Why these words connect (May 30, 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: "IN YOUR DREAMS"
These phrases are all used to convey that something is not possible or will not happen, often in a humorous or sarcastic way, as seen in everyday conversations and popular culture
Green group: SENSIBLE
These words all convey a sense of reasonableness, clarity, or correctness, as seen in philosophical and everyday contexts, where being sensible is valued
Blue group: TYPOGRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
These symbols are all used in typography and computing to represent specific characters or concepts, such as exponentiation or cursor placement, and are commonly used in programming languages and mathematical notation
Purple group: SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AT THE FIRST GRAMMY AWARDS
These songs were all nominated for the Song of the Year award at the first Grammy Awards in 1959, which honored outstanding musical compositions, including 'Volare', 'Witchcraft', 'Fever', and 'Gigi'
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.
“RIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: IN YOUR DREAMS
Actually belongs to: SENSIBLE
Although 'right' can be used to express disagreement, its primary meaning is 'correct', making it a better fit for the SENSIBLE category
“SOUND”
Seems like it belongs to: SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AT THE FIRST GRAMMY AWARDS
Actually belongs to: SENSIBLE
While 'sound' can refer to music, its primary meaning in this context is 'having a good basis in reason', making it a better fit for the SENSIBLE category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RIGHT” didn't go with IN YOUR DREAMS
Seems like: IN YOUR DREAMS → Actually: SENSIBLE
Although 'right' can be used to express disagreement, its primary meaning is 'correct', making it a better fit for the SENSIBLE category
Why “SOUND” didn't go with SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AT THE FIRST GRAMMY AWARDS
Seems like: SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AT THE FIRST GRAMMY AWARDS → Actually: SENSIBLE
While 'sound' can refer to music, its primary meaning in this context is 'having a good basis in reason', making it a better fit for the SENSIBLE category