Purple group — BRITISHISMS
Why is “BUTTY” in the Purple group?
a type of sandwich, typically made with butter and other fillings
Connections Hints for February 18, 2025 #617
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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 — BRITISHISMS
Why is “FOOTY” in the Purple group?
informal term for football, especially in the UK
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 18, 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.
- HOLLOW
- Definition: having a hole or empty space inside
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a feeling of emptiness or sadness
- SQUARE
- Definition: a meal that is satisfying and filling
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a shape or a public square
- FOOTY
- Definition: informal term for football, especially in the UK
- Why it's tricky: may be unfamiliar to non-British solvers
- TELLY
- Definition: informal term for television
- Why it's tricky: may be unfamiliar to non-British solvers
Connections #617 explained
Why these words connect (February 18, 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: CRATER
These words all describe types of cavities or holes, often found in natural landscapes or objects.
Green group: ACCESSIBLE
These words all describe things that are easy to reach, use, or obtain, often implying a sense of convenience or closeness.
Blue group: SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL
These words all describe meals that are satisfying, filling, or nourishing, often implying a sense of comfort or abundance.
Purple group: BRITISHISMS
These words all originate from British English, often used informally or colloquially to describe everyday things or concepts.
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.
“HOLE”
Seems like it belongs to: SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL
Actually belongs to: CRATER
while a hole can be a physical cavity, it's not related to meal size
“SQUARE”
Seems like it belongs to: CRATER
Actually belongs to: SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL
a square meal is a satisfying and filling one, not related to shapes or cavities
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOLE” didn't go with SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL
Seems like: SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL → Actually: CRATER
while a hole can be a physical cavity, it's not related to meal size
Why “SQUARE” didn't go with CRATER
Seems like: CRATER → Actually: SUBSTANTIAL, AS A MEAL
a square meal is a satisfying and filling one, not related to shapes or cavities