Green group — FAMOUS PUPPETS
Why is “LAMB CHOP” in the Green group?
a famous puppet character created by Shari Lewis
Connections Hints for February 16, 2025 #615
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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 — FAMOUS PUPPETS
Why is “TRIUMPH” in the Green group?
a puppet character from the TV show 'Puppet Show'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 16, 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.
- HINT
- Definition: a subtle or indirect suggestion
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'suggestion' due to similar meanings
- MATCH
- Definition: to correspond or harmonize with something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a small stick used to produce fire
- TRACE
- Definition: a small or faint indication of something
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'track' or 'follow' due to similar contexts
- SUIT
- Definition: to be appropriate or fitting for something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a set of clothes or a legal action
Connections #615 explained
Why these words connect (February 16, 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: GLIMMER
These words all relate to subtle or faint indications of something, often used to convey a hint or suggestion.
Green group: CORRESPOND WELL WITH
These words all describe a state of corresponding or harmonizing with something, often used to convey a sense of compatibility or suitability.
Blue group: FAMOUS PUPPETS
These words all refer to famous puppet characters, often from popular TV shows or performances.
Purple group: DOG BREEDS MINUS 'ER' SOUND
These words all refer to dog breeds with names that have been modified by removing the 'er' sound.
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.
“PUNCH”
Seems like it belongs to: DOG BREEDS MINUS 'ER' SOUND
Actually belongs to: FAMOUS PUPPETS
Punch is a famous puppet character, not a dog breed
“SET”
Seems like it belongs to: CORRESPOND WELL WITH
Actually belongs to: DOG BREEDS MINUS 'ER' SOUND
Set is a dog breed, not a word related to correspondence
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PUNCH” didn't go with DOG BREEDS MINUS 'ER' SOUND
Seems like: DOG BREEDS MINUS 'ER' SOUND → Actually: FAMOUS PUPPETS
Punch is a famous puppet character, not a dog breed
Why “SET” didn't go with CORRESPOND WELL WITH
Seems like: CORRESPOND WELL WITH → Actually: DOG BREEDS MINUS 'ER' SOUND
Set is a dog breed, not a word related to correspondence