Yellow group — RUB TOGETHER
Why is “GNASH” in the Yellow group?
to grind or strike the teeth together
Connections Hints for February 23, 2025 #622
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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 — WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
Why is “FERMENT” in the Green group?
to preserve food through a chemical reaction
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 23, 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.
- GRATE
- Definition: to rub against something rough
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a kitchen tool
- CAN
- Definition: a container for preserving food
- Why it's tricky: also a verb meaning able to
- FREEZE
- Definition: to preserve food by low temperature
- Why it's tricky: also a verb meaning to stop moving
- PICKLE
- Definition: to preserve food in a solution
- Why it's tricky: also a noun referring to the preserved food itself
Connections #622 explained
Why these words connect (February 23, 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: RUB TOGETHER
These are all verbs that involve rubbing or grinding something against another surface, often with a rough or abrasive quality.
Green group: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
These are all techniques used to preserve food, either through heat, cold, or chemical reactions, to extend its shelf life.
Blue group: BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS
These are all common condiments or spreads used to add flavor to breakfast foods, such as toast, pancakes, or eggs.
Purple group: PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED
These are all nouns that are commonly used in idiomatic expressions to describe situations where secrets are revealed or information is leaked, often unintentionally.
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.
“JAM”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
Actually belongs to: BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS
while jam is a preserved food, in this context it's a breakfast condiment
“CAN”
Seems like it belongs to: BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
while can be a container for breakfast food, in this context it's a method of preservation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JAM” didn't go with WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
Seems like: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD → Actually: BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS
while jam is a preserved food, in this context it's a breakfast condiment
Why “CAN” didn't go with BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS
Seems like: BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS → Actually: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
while can be a container for breakfast food, in this context it's a method of preservation