Green group — WHAT “W” MIGHT STAND FOR
Why is “TUNGSTEN” in the Green group?
a chemical element with the symbol W, used in light bulb filaments
Connections Hints for March 2, 2025 #629
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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 — ___STRING
Why is “HAM” in the Blue group?
a type of stringed instrument, or a string used for a ham
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 2, 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 mode on a cellphone
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular band or a sound
- DRAW
- Definition: related to a type of string
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to create a picture or pull something
- WIN
- Definition: a possible meaning of the letter 'W'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to achieving a victory
- LOSE
- Definition: a synonym for evade
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to misplace something
Connections #629 explained
Why these words connect (March 2, 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: CELLPHONE MODES
These are all modes that can be enabled on a cellphone, each serving a specific purpose such as limiting notifications or silencing the device.
Green group: EVADE
These are all verbs that mean to avoid or escape something, whether it's a physical obstacle or a situation.
Blue group: WHAT “W” MIGHT STAND FOR
These are all possible meanings of the letter W, ranging from a chemical element to a direction.
Purple group: ___STRING
These are all types of strings, whether it's a string used for a musical instrument or a type of food.
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.
“SHAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: CELLPHONE MODES
Actually belongs to: EVADE
Shake can be a cellphone mode, but in this context, it means to evade or avoid something
“WIN”
Seems like it belongs to: EVADE
Actually belongs to: WHAT “W” MIGHT STAND FOR
Win can be a verb meaning to achieve a victory, but in this context, it's a possible meaning of the letter 'W'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SHAKE” didn't go with CELLPHONE MODES
Seems like: CELLPHONE MODES → Actually: EVADE
Shake can be a cellphone mode, but in this context, it means to evade or avoid something
Why “WIN” didn't go with EVADE
Seems like: EVADE → Actually: WHAT “W” MIGHT STAND FOR
Win can be a verb meaning to achieve a victory, but in this context, it's a possible meaning of the letter 'W'