Purple group — À/A LA ___
Why is “PLANCHA” in the Purple group?
a type of cooking grill, or a style of cooking, often used in Spanish cuisine
Connections Hints for March 19, 2025 #646
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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 — À/A LA ___
Why is “CARTE” in the Purple group?
a menu, especially in a restaurant, often used in fine dining
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 19, 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.
- MODE
- Definition: a way of doing something, especially a way of living or behaving
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including fashion or style, which could mislead solvers
- KING
- Definition: a playing card, or a title for a monarch
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a monarch or a playing card, which could confuse solvers
- CARTE
- Definition: a menu, especially in a restaurant
- Why it's tricky: not a commonly used word in English, could be mistaken for 'cart'
- PLANCHA
- Definition: a type of cooking grill, or a style of cooking
- Why it's tricky: not a commonly used word in English, could be mistaken for 'plank'
Connections #646 explained
Why these words connect (March 19, 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: SIGNIFY
These words all relate to expressing or conveying meaning, whether through language or action.
Green group: WEB BROWSER BUTTONS
These words all refer to common buttons or features found in web browsers, used for navigation and control.
Blue group: PARTS OF A ROAD
These words all refer to different parts or features of a road, including dividers, lanes, and shoulders.
Purple group: À/A LA ___
These words all complete phrases that start with 'à la' or 'a la', often used to describe a style or method of doing something.
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.
“KING”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A ROAD
Actually belongs to: À/A LA ___
The word 'king' might seem like it belongs to the 'PARTS OF A ROAD' category, but it's actually part of the 'À/A LA ___' category, referring to the phrase 'à la king'.
“BACK”
Seems like it belongs to: SIGNIFY
Actually belongs to: WEB BROWSER BUTTONS
The word 'back' might seem like it belongs to the 'SIGNIFY' category, but it's actually part of the 'WEB BROWSER BUTTONS' category, referring to the back button in a web browser.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KING” didn't go with PARTS OF A ROAD
Seems like: PARTS OF A ROAD → Actually: À/A LA ___
The word 'king' might seem like it belongs to the 'PARTS OF A ROAD' category, but it's actually part of the 'À/A LA ___' category, referring to the phrase 'à la king'.
Why “BACK” didn't go with SIGNIFY
Seems like: SIGNIFY → Actually: WEB BROWSER BUTTONS
The word 'back' might seem like it belongs to the 'SIGNIFY' category, but it's actually part of the 'WEB BROWSER BUTTONS' category, referring to the back button in a web browser.