Yellow group — CAPTIVATE
Why is “RIVET” in the Yellow group?
to fix or fasten with rivets, or to capture someone's attention
Connections Hints for March 23, 2025 #650
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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 — WORDS REPEATED IN “MISS MARY MACK”
Why is “MACK” in the Green group?
a surname, also a repeated word in the nursery rhyme
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 23, 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.
- ENTRANCE
- Definition: the act of entering
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical entrance or a captivating performance
- SMART
- Definition: intelligent or fashionable
- Why it's tricky: also a type of watch
- STOP
- Definition: to halt or a bus stop
- Why it's tricky: also a type of watch
- BUTTONS
- Definition: small fasteners
- Why it's tricky: also a repeated word in a nursery rhyme
Connections #650 explained
Why these words connect (March 23, 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: CAPTIVATE
These words all relate to capturing or holding someone's attention, whether through fascination or physical grasp.
Green group: THINGS WITH WINGS
These words all describe things that have wings, whether they are living creatures, vehicles, or mythical beings.
Blue group: WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”
These words all describe different types of watches, whether by their location, functionality, or style.
Purple group: WORDS REPEATED IN “MISS MARY MACK”
These words are all repeated in the traditional nursery rhyme 'Miss Mary Mack', which is known for its repetitive and rhythmic lyrics.
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.
“FLY”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH WINGS
FLY can be a verb or a noun, and while there is a 'fly watch', it's not the correct category
“STOP”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH WINGS
Actually belongs to: WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”
STOP can be a bus stop, but in this context, it's a type of watch
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FLY” didn't go with WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”
Seems like: WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH” → Actually: THINGS WITH WINGS
FLY can be a verb or a noun, and while there is a 'fly watch', it's not the correct category
Why “STOP” didn't go with THINGS WITH WINGS
Seems like: THINGS WITH WINGS → Actually: WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”
STOP can be a bus stop, but in this context, it's a type of watch