Purple group — SEEN IN “THE FLINTSTONES”
Why is “RUBBLE” in the Purple group?
the name of the Flintstones' next-door neighbors
Connections Hints for March 3, 2025 #630
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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 — CYLINDER OF MATERIAL
Why is “SCROLL” in the Blue group?
a roll of parchment or paper, often used for writing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 3, 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.
- LEAF
- Definition: a thin, flat piece of gold
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a plant part
- ROLL
- Definition: a cylindrical shape
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to move or rotate
- BONE
- Definition: a reference to the Flintstones' pet dinosaur
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of the human body
- CLUB
- Definition: a reference to the Bedrock Bowl, a sports team in The Flintstones
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social organization or a type of weapon
Connections #630 explained
Why these words connect (March 3, 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: BE AT LEISURE
These words are all synonyms for taking it easy or relaxing, often used to describe a state of inactivity or recreation.
Green group: FORMATS OF GOLD
These words are all different forms or shapes that gold can take, often used in jewelry, coins, or other valuable items.
Blue group: CYLINDER OF MATERIAL
These words are all different types of cylindrical objects, often used to describe a shape or form.
Purple group: SEEN IN “THE FLINTSTONES”
These words are all references to characters, objects, or concepts from the classic cartoon show The Flintstones.
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.
“BAR”
Seems like it belongs to: CYLINDER OF MATERIAL
Actually belongs to: FORMATS OF GOLD
while a bar can be a cylindrical shape, in this context it refers to a gold bar
“CLUB”
Seems like it belongs to: FORMATS OF GOLD
Actually belongs to: SEEN IN “THE FLINTSTONES”
while a club can be a type of gold object, in this context it refers to the Bedrock Bowl sports team
“LEAF”
Seems like it belongs to: CYLINDER OF MATERIAL
Actually belongs to: FORMATS OF GOLD
while a leaf can be a thin, flat piece of material, in this context it refers to a type of gold object
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAR” didn't go with CYLINDER OF MATERIAL
Seems like: CYLINDER OF MATERIAL → Actually: FORMATS OF GOLD
while a bar can be a cylindrical shape, in this context it refers to a gold bar
Why “CLUB” didn't go with FORMATS OF GOLD
Seems like: FORMATS OF GOLD → Actually: SEEN IN “THE FLINTSTONES”
while a club can be a type of gold object, in this context it refers to the Bedrock Bowl sports team
Why “LEAF” didn't go with CYLINDER OF MATERIAL
Seems like: CYLINDER OF MATERIAL → Actually: FORMATS OF GOLD
while a leaf can be a thin, flat piece of material, in this context it refers to a type of gold object