Blue group — PHOTOSHOP TOOLS
Why is “eyedropper” in the Blue group?
a tool in Photoshop used to sample colors from an image
Connections Hints for February 21, 2025 #620
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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 — PHOTOSHOP TOOLS
Why is “lasso” in the Blue group?
a tool in Photoshop used to select areas by drawing a border around them
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 21, 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.
- fix
- Definition: to repair or solve a problem
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to fasten or secure something
- guitar
- Definition: a musical instrument that can be played right- or left-handed
- Why it's tricky: can be associated with music, not just handedness
- remedy
- Definition: a solution or cure for a problem
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a medicine or treatment
- magic wand
- Definition: a tool in Photoshop used for selecting areas
- Why it's tricky: can be associated with fantasy or magic, not just image editing
Connections #620 explained
Why these words connect (February 21, 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: WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEM
These are all words that describe a solution or answer to a problem, including finding a fix or remedy.
Green group: COLLECT, AS FROM AN ORCHARD
These are all words that describe collecting or gathering something, such as fruit from an orchard.
Blue group: PHOTOSHOP TOOLS
These are all tools used in the image editing software Photoshop, including the eyedropper and magic wand.
Purple group: OBJECTS THAT MAY BE RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED
These are all objects that can be used by either the right or left hand, including baseball gloves and guitars.
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.
“pick”
Seems like it belongs to: WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEM
Actually belongs to: COLLECT, AS FROM AN ORCHARD
while 'pick' can be a solution to a problem, in this context it refers to collecting fruit from an orchard
“fix”
Seems like it belongs to: PHOTOSHOP TOOLS
Actually belongs to: WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEM
while 'fix' can be a Photoshop tool, in this context it refers to solving a problem
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “pick” didn't go with WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEM
Seems like: WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEM → Actually: COLLECT, AS FROM AN ORCHARD
while 'pick' can be a solution to a problem, in this context it refers to collecting fruit from an orchard
Why “fix” didn't go with PHOTOSHOP TOOLS
Seems like: PHOTOSHOP TOOLS → Actually: WAY OF SOLVING A PROBLEM
while 'fix' can be a Photoshop tool, in this context it refers to solving a problem