Purple group — COOKIE CUTTER SHAPES IN “SQUID GAME”
Why is “UMBRELLA” in the Purple group?
a unique shape featured in the popular Netflix series 'Squid Game'
Connections Hints for February 20, 2025 #619
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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 — ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING
Why is “ROOSTER” in the Green group?
a male chicken known for its early morning crowing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 20, 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.
- ALARM
- Definition: a warning signal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a feeling of fear or anxiety
- SIGNAL
- Definition: a sign or indication
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a technical signal, such as a radio signal
- ROOSTER
- Definition: a male chicken
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who gets up early
- UMBRELLA
- Definition: a shape in 'Squid Game'
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to a device for rain protection
Connections #619 explained
Why these words connect (February 20, 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: ALERT
These are all words related to warnings or signals, such as an alarm clock or a distress signal like SOS.
Green group: SPEND THE NIGHT (AT)
These are all words related to spending the night somewhere, such as bunking with friends or crashing at a hotel.
Blue group: ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING
These are all words associated with the early morning, such as the sunrise or the dew on the grass.
Purple group: COOKIE CUTTER SHAPES IN “SQUID GAME”
These are all shapes featured in the popular Netflix series 'Squid Game', used as cookie cutters in a challenge.
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.
“SLEEP”
Seems like it belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING
Actually belongs to: SPEND THE NIGHT (AT)
while sleep is often associated with morning, it's more closely related to spending the night
“ALARM”
Seems like it belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING
Actually belongs to: ALERT
an alarm clock is often associated with morning, but the word 'alarm' itself is more closely related to warnings or signals
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SLEEP” didn't go with ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING
Seems like: ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING → Actually: SPEND THE NIGHT (AT)
while sleep is often associated with morning, it's more closely related to spending the night
Why “ALARM” didn't go with ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING
Seems like: ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY MORNING → Actually: ALERT
an alarm clock is often associated with morning, but the word 'alarm' itself is more closely related to warnings or signals