Purple group — SHAKESPEAREAN WORDS
Why is “ANON” in the Purple group?
shortly, or soon, as in 'I shall return anon'
Connections Hints for March 13, 2025 #640
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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
▼Purple group — SHAKESPEAREAN WORDS
Why is “WILT” in the Purple group?
to lose strength or vigor, as in 'my heart doth wilt'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 13, 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.
- ART
- Definition: a skill or craft, as in Shakespeare's plays
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to visual arts or creative works
- RIVER
- Definition: a card in Texas Hold'em
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to a natural flowing body of water
- FLAG
- Definition: to signal down, as a taxi
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a symbol or emblem, or to mark something
- TURN
- Definition: a card in Texas Hold'em
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a change in direction or a shift in perspective
Connections #640 explained
Why these words connect (March 13, 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: PARTIALITY
These words all convey a sense of bias or prejudice, often used to describe a particular perspective or point of view. They can be used to describe a tendency or inclination towards something.
Green group: SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI
These words all describe ways to signal a taxi, whether it's by waving, whistling, or using a flag. They are all methods used to get the attention of a taxi driver.
Blue group: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM
These words all describe different stages or cards in a game of Texas Hold'em. They are all important parts of the game, and understanding them is crucial to playing well.
Purple group: SHAKESPEAREAN WORDS
These words all come from the works of William Shakespeare, and are examples of his unique and expressive language. They are all used to convey emotion, ideas, and themes in his plays.
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.
“ART”
Seems like it belongs to: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM
Actually belongs to: SHAKESPEAREAN WORDS
while 'art' can refer to skill or craft, in this context it's a word used by Shakespeare
“FLAG”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTIALITY
Actually belongs to: SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI
while 'flag' can imply bias, in this context it's a signal to stop a taxi
“TURN”
Seems like it belongs to: SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI
Actually belongs to: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM
while 'turn' can imply a change in direction, in this context it's a card in Texas Hold'em
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ART” didn't go with CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM
Seems like: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM → Actually: SHAKESPEAREAN WORDS
while 'art' can refer to skill or craft, in this context it's a word used by Shakespeare
Why “FLAG” didn't go with PARTIALITY
Seems like: PARTIALITY → Actually: SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI
while 'flag' can imply bias, in this context it's a signal to stop a taxi
Why “TURN” didn't go with SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI
Seems like: SIGNAL DOWN, AS A TAXI → Actually: CARDS IN TEXAS HOLD ’EM
while 'turn' can imply a change in direction, in this context it's a card in Texas Hold'em