Yellow group — BODY PARTS PLUS LETTER
Why is “BUTTE” in the Yellow group?
a geological formation, such as a hill with steep sides
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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 — CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS
Why is “MERMAID” in the Blue group?
a mythical creature depicted as a woman with a fish tail
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 24, 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.
- BUTTE
- Definition: a geological formation
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'butt', a slang term for buttocks
- CHINA
- Definition: a type of ceramic material
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with the country
- SCARF
- Definition: to eat quickly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of clothing
- WOLF
- Definition: to eat voraciously
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the animal
Connections #623 explained
Why these words connect (February 24, 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: EAT VORACIOUSLY
These words are all synonyms for eating quickly or voraciously, such as gobbling down food or wolfing it down
Green group: BEND UNDER PRESSURE
These words are all synonyms for bending or yielding under pressure, such as buckling under a heavy load or caving in to demands
Blue group: CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS
These words are all classic nautical tattoo designs, such as anchors, compasses, and mermaids, which have been popular among sailors for centuries
Purple group: BODY PARTS PLUS LETTER
These words are all body parts with an added letter, such as 'butte' which is 'butt' with an added 'e'
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.
“CHINA”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS
Actually belongs to: BODY PARTS PLUS LETTER
China is a type of ceramic material, but it can be confused with the country, which has a long coastline and nautical history
“BOW”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS
Actually belongs to: BEND UNDER PRESSURE
A bow can refer to the front of a ship, but in this context, it means to bend or curve under pressure
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHINA” didn't go with CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS
Seems like: CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS → Actually: BODY PARTS PLUS LETTER
China is a type of ceramic material, but it can be confused with the country, which has a long coastline and nautical history
Why “BOW” didn't go with CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS
Seems like: CLASSIC NAUTICAL TATTOOS → Actually: BEND UNDER PRESSURE
A bow can refer to the front of a ship, but in this context, it means to bend or curve under pressure