Yellow group — STARTING WITH "SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL"
Why is “RATTLESNAKE” in the Yellow group?
a venomous snake that makes a rattling sound
Connections Hints for February 12, 2025 #611
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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 — PROPS FOR CHARACTERS ON "THE SIMPSONS"
Why is “PACIFIER” in the Green group?
a device used to soothe a baby
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 12, 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.
- TITLE
- Definition: a document showing ownership
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a book or movie title
- ROLL
- Definition: part of a phrase or a type of motion
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of food or a verb
- SHAKE
- Definition: part of a phrase or a type of motion
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of drink or a verb
- RATTLE
- Definition: part of a phrase or a type of sound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of toy or a verb
Connections #611 explained
Why these words connect (February 12, 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: DOCUMENTS OF OWNERSHIP
These are all types of documents that prove ownership or possession of something, such as a house or a car.
Green group: BITS IN A VARIETY SHOW
These are all types of performances or acts that can be part of a variety show, such as a dance routine or a musical number.
Blue group: PROPS FOR CHARACTERS ON "THE SIMPSONS"
These are all objects that are closely associated with specific characters on the TV show 'The Simpsons', such as Homer's donut or Maggie's pacifier.
Purple group: STARTING WITH "SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL"
These are all words that start with the words 'Shake', 'Rattle', or 'Roll', such as 'Shakespeare' or 'Rattlesnake'.
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.
“SONG”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTING WITH "SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL"
Actually belongs to: BITS IN A VARIETY SHOW
while 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' is a song, the word 'song' itself belongs to a different category
“TITLE”
Seems like it belongs to: BITS IN A VARIETY SHOW
Actually belongs to: DOCUMENTS OF OWNERSHIP
while a title can refer to a performance, in this context it refers to a document
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SONG” didn't go with STARTING WITH "SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL"
Seems like: STARTING WITH "SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL" → Actually: BITS IN A VARIETY SHOW
while 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' is a song, the word 'song' itself belongs to a different category
Why “TITLE” didn't go with BITS IN A VARIETY SHOW
Seems like: BITS IN A VARIETY SHOW → Actually: DOCUMENTS OF OWNERSHIP
while a title can refer to a performance, in this context it refers to a document