Green group — KINDS OF CORDS
Why is “UMBILICAL” in the Green group?
relating to the umbilical cord, a cord connecting a fetus to its mother
Connections Hints for March 20, 2025 #647
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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 — KINDS OF CORDS
Why is “BUNGEE” in the Green group?
a type of elastic cord used for jumping or securing objects
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 20, 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.
- CHANNEL
- Definition: a body of water
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a TV or communication channel
- SOUND
- Definition: a body of water
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a noise or a musical concept
- SPINAL
- Definition: relating to the spine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of cord or a medical term
- GENIE
- Definition: a mythical being in a bottle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a clever or ingenious person
Connections #647 explained
Why these words connect (March 20, 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: OUTSPOKEN
These words all describe someone who is vocal and direct in their communication, unafraid to express their thoughts and opinions.
Green group: BODIES OF WATER
These words all describe different types of bodies of water, such as bays, channels, and straits, which are all connected to the ocean.
Blue group: KINDS OF CORDS
These words all describe different types of cords, including bungee cords, extension cords, and umbilical cords, which all serve unique purposes.
Purple group: THINGS IN BOTTLES
These words all describe things that can be found in bottles, such as genies, messages, and ships, which are all contained or represented in some way.
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.
“LIGHTNING”
Seems like it belongs to: BODIES OF WATER
Actually belongs to: THINGS IN BOTTLES
lightning can be bottled in a sense, as in a lightning bug in a bottle, but it's not a body of water
“SHIP”
Seems like it belongs to: BODIES OF WATER
Actually belongs to: THINGS IN BOTTLES
a ship can be in a bottle, but it's not a body of water itself
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LIGHTNING” didn't go with BODIES OF WATER
Seems like: BODIES OF WATER → Actually: THINGS IN BOTTLES
lightning can be bottled in a sense, as in a lightning bug in a bottle, but it's not a body of water
Why “SHIP” didn't go with BODIES OF WATER
Seems like: BODIES OF WATER → Actually: THINGS IN BOTTLES
a ship can be in a bottle, but it's not a body of water itself