Green group — ENDING WITH UNITS OF MEASURE
Why is “BIGFOOT” in the Green group?
a mythical creature said to inhabit forests, also a unit of measurement
Connections Hints for February 27, 2025 #626
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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 — ENDING WITH UNITS OF MEASURE
Why is “THERMOMETER” in the Green group?
a device for measuring temperature, also contains a unit of measurement
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 27, 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.
- RING
- Definition: a telephone call
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular band
- CELL
- Definition: the basic structural unit of living organisms
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small room or a cellular network
- COMPOUND
- Definition: a substance formed from two or more different elements
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mixture of different things or an enclosed area
- MIRROR
- Definition: a reflective surface, especially one made of glass with a metallic coating
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that reflects or imitates something else
Connections #626 explained
Why these words connect (February 27, 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: CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE
These are all actions or objects related to making a phone call, including dialing, ringing, and using a phone.
Green group: PARTS OF A CAR
These are all parts of a car, including the wheel, horn, and mirror, which are all essential for safe driving.
Blue group: LEVELS OF BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
These are all levels of organization in living organisms, ranging from the smallest atoms to complex tissues and organs.
Purple group: ENDING WITH UNITS OF MEASURE
These are all words that end with units of measurement, including feet, grams, and meters, which are all used to quantify things.
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.
“BELT”
Seems like it belongs to: CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A CAR
although a telephone has a belt-like cord, this word actually belongs to the car parts category
“CELL”
Seems like it belongs to: CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE
Actually belongs to: LEVELS OF BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
although cell phones exist, this word actually belongs to the biological organization category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BELT” didn't go with CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE
Seems like: CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE → Actually: PARTS OF A CAR
although a telephone has a belt-like cord, this word actually belongs to the car parts category
Why “CELL” didn't go with CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE
Seems like: CONTACT VIA TELEPHONE → Actually: LEVELS OF BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
although cell phones exist, this word actually belongs to the biological organization category