Green group — YOGA ACCESSORIES
Why is “BOLSTER” in the Green group?
a long, cylindrical pillow used for support in yoga
Connections Hints for February 11, 2025 #610
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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
▼Blue group — BUSTER
Why is “BUB” in the Blue group?
an informal term for a friend or buddy
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 11, 2025)
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.
- JERK
- Definition: a sudden, forceful movement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an unpleasant person
- BUB
- Definition: a friend or buddy
- Why it's tricky: informal term, may be unfamiliar to some
- MAD
- Definition: angry or furious
- Why it's tricky: can also be an abbreviation for 'madcap' or 'Mad Magazine'
- BLOCK
- Definition: a yoga accessory
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a street block or a block of wood
Connections #610 explained
Why these words connect (February 11, 2025)
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: WREST
These words all describe physical actions or forces, often used in wrestling or other contact sports. They can be used to describe a sudden movement or a strong pull.
Green group: BUSTER
These words are all informal terms for friends or buddies, often used in casual conversation. They can be used to describe a close friend or a buddy.
Blue group: YOGA ACCESSORIES
These words all describe common yoga accessories or props, used to support or align the body during practice. They can be used to modify or deepen a yoga pose.
Purple group: ___CAP
These words all describe types of caps, often used to cover or protect something. They can be used to describe a cap on a bottle or a cap on a knee.
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.
“JACK”
Seems like it belongs to: WREST
Actually belongs to: BUSTER
Jack can be a name or a verb, but in this context, it's a term for a friend, similar to 'bub' or 'bud'.
“MAN”
Seems like it belongs to: WREST
Actually belongs to: BUSTER
Man can refer to a male person, but in this context, it's a term for a friend or buddy, similar to 'bub' or 'jack'.
“STRAP”
Seems like it belongs to: ___CAP
Actually belongs to: YOGA ACCESSORIES
Strap can refer to a strap on a cap, but in this context, it's a yoga accessory used for support or alignment.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JACK” didn't go with WREST
Seems like: WREST → Actually: BUSTER
Jack can be a name or a verb, but in this context, it's a term for a friend, similar to 'bub' or 'bud'.
Why “MAN” didn't go with WREST
Seems like: WREST → Actually: BUSTER
Man can refer to a male person, but in this context, it's a term for a friend or buddy, similar to 'bub' or 'jack'.
Why “STRAP” didn't go with ___CAP
Seems like: ___CAP → Actually: YOGA ACCESSORIES
Strap can refer to a strap on a cap, but in this context, it's a yoga accessory used for support or alignment.