Yellow group — MEMBER OF A TEAM WITH THE MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORTS
Why is “CANADIEN” in the Yellow group?
a member of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, which has won the most Stanley Cup championships
Connections Hints for February 22, 2025 #621
Pro tip: Tap each section to reveal answers one at a time. If you just need a gentle hint, get the connection hint for February 22, 2025 #621
Want to see NYT Connections hints? Below you'll find complete solutions and explanations. Want to try solving it yourself first? Visit the NYT Connections game 2025-02-22. Looking for today's NYT Connections hint? Head to our home page or play today's connection game here.
Navigation tip: Use the arrows below to browse through past puzzles. Each puzzle is organized from easiest (yellow) to hardest (purple) categories.
Yellow Category — February 22, 2025
Green Category — February 22, 2025
Blue Category — February 22, 2025
Purple Category — February 22, 2025
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Blue group — WORDS AFTER “GOLDEN”
Why is “PARACHUTE” in the Blue group?
a type of parachute, possibly referring to the Golden Parachute, a colloquial term for a contract clause that provides a large payment to an executive in the event of termination
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 22, 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.
- MACARONI
- Definition: a type of pasta used in art projects
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of Italian dish
- GLITTER
- Definition: small, shiny particles used for decoration
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a general sparkle or shine
- PACKER
- Definition: a member of the Green Bay Packers football team
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person or device that packs things
- CRIMP
- Definition: to style hair with a crimping iron
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of electrical connector
Connections #621 explained
Why these words connect (February 22, 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: MEMBER OF A TEAM WITH THE MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORTS
These are all names of teams that have won the most championships in their respective sports, including the Montreal Canadiens in hockey and the New York Yankees in baseball
Green group: CREATE SOME VOLUME/TEXTURE IN HAIR
These are all words that can be used to describe ways to add volume or texture to hair, such as crimping or curling
Blue group: SUPPLIES FOR MACARONI ART
These are all materials that might be used in a macaroni art project, such as glue, paper, and macaroni
Purple group: WORDS AFTER “GOLDEN”
These are all words that can follow 'golden' in a phrase, such as Golden Goose or Golden Rod
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.
“GLUE”
Seems like it belongs to: CREATE SOME VOLUME/TEXTURE IN HAIR
Actually belongs to: SUPPLIES FOR MACARONI ART
while glue can be used in hair styling, in this context it is more likely to be used for macaroni art
“PAPER”
Seems like it belongs to: CREATE SOME VOLUME/TEXTURE IN HAIR
Actually belongs to: SUPPLIES FOR MACARONI ART
paper is not typically used in hair styling, but is a common material for art projects
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GLUE” didn't go with CREATE SOME VOLUME/TEXTURE IN HAIR
Seems like: CREATE SOME VOLUME/TEXTURE IN HAIR → Actually: SUPPLIES FOR MACARONI ART
while glue can be used in hair styling, in this context it is more likely to be used for macaroni art
Why “PAPER” didn't go with CREATE SOME VOLUME/TEXTURE IN HAIR
Seems like: CREATE SOME VOLUME/TEXTURE IN HAIR → Actually: SUPPLIES FOR MACARONI ART
paper is not typically used in hair styling, but is a common material for art projects