Green group — PARTS OF A CLASSIC GIRL SCOUT UNIFORM
Why is “BERET” in the Green group?
a soft, round hat, often worn by artists or military personnel
Connections Hints for March 28, 2025 #655
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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 — PARTS OF A CLASSIC GIRL SCOUT UNIFORM
Why is “SASH” in the Green group?
a long, narrow piece of fabric worn around the waist
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 28, 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.
- BRACKET
- Definition: a structural support or a range of values
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical support and a statistical range
- BADGE
- Definition: a symbol of achievement or a police officer's ID
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts
- STUDY
- Definition: a room for learning or a careful examination
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical space and an intellectual activity
- MONTY
- Definition: a name or a reference to Monty Hall, the game show host
- Why it's tricky: can be a proper noun or a reference to a specific context
Connections #655 explained
Why these words connect (March 28, 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: HURL
These words all describe ways of throwing or propelling objects, often with force or velocity. They can be used in various contexts, from sports to everyday activities.
Green group: BE ON BOTH SIDES OF
These words all describe ways of being on both sides of something, often providing support or enclosure. They can be used in various contexts, from physical objects to abstract concepts.
Blue group: PARTS OF A CLASSIC GIRL SCOUT UNIFORM
These words all describe parts of a classic Girl Scout uniform, which is a traditional outfit worn by members of the Girl Scouts organization. Each part has a specific purpose and significance.
Purple group: ___ HALL
These words all complete the phrase '___ Hall', which refers to famous buildings or structures. Each word has a specific connection to a particular hall or building.
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.
“BOOKEND”
Seems like it belongs to: HURL
Actually belongs to: BE ON BOTH SIDES OF
while 'bookend' can imply a sense of throwing or supporting, it actually refers to being on both sides of something
“SLING”
Seems like it belongs to: BE ON BOTH SIDES OF
Actually belongs to: HURL
while 'sling' can imply a sense of surrounding or supporting, it actually refers to throwing or hurling something
“BRACKET”
Seems like it belongs to: HURL
Actually belongs to: BE ON BOTH SIDES OF
while 'bracket' can imply a sense of supporting or holding, it actually refers to being on both sides of something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOOKEND” didn't go with HURL
Seems like: HURL → Actually: BE ON BOTH SIDES OF
while 'bookend' can imply a sense of throwing or supporting, it actually refers to being on both sides of something
Why “SLING” didn't go with BE ON BOTH SIDES OF
Seems like: BE ON BOTH SIDES OF → Actually: HURL
while 'sling' can imply a sense of surrounding or supporting, it actually refers to throwing or hurling something
Why “BRACKET” didn't go with HURL
Seems like: HURL → Actually: BE ON BOTH SIDES OF
while 'bracket' can imply a sense of supporting or holding, it actually refers to being on both sides of something