Purple group — ___MAN
Why is “BOGEY” in the Purple group?
a mythical monster or the score one stroke over par in golf
Connections Hints for March 30, 2025 #657
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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 — ___MAN
Why is “SPOKES” in the Purple group?
a person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 30, 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.
- PAR
- Definition: a standard or norm, especially in golf
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a term in golf and a word for 'equal'
- STANDARD
- Definition: a level of quality or attainment
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a flag or a level of quality
- NORM
- Definition: a standard or average
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'normal' or 'normative'
- MEAN
- Definition: an average value
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including 'intend' or 'unfriendly'
Connections #657 explained
Why these words connect (March 30, 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: AVERAGE
These words all relate to measures of central tendency or standards, including the mean, norm, par, and standard.
Green group: PICTURED ON THE U.S. GREAT SEAL
These words all represent symbols or elements depicted on the United States Great Seal, including the eagle, arrows, olive branch, and shield.
Blue group: PROPER NOUNS IN BROADWAY MUSICAL TITLES THAT ARE SPOKEN PHRASES
These words are all proper nouns that are also spoken phrases, and they are titles of Broadway musicals, including Bye Bye Birdie, Hello Dolly, and Kiss Me Kate.
Purple group: ___MAN
These words all complete phrases that end with 'man', including bogeyman, craftsman, gentleman, and spokesman.
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.
“EAGLE”
Seems like it belongs to: AVERAGE
Actually belongs to: PICTURED ON THE U.S. GREAT SEAL
Eagle is a symbol on the U.S. Great Seal, but it's not an average or mean value.
“PAR”
Seems like it belongs to: ___MAN
Actually belongs to: AVERAGE
Par is a term in golf, but it's also a word for 'equal' or 'standard', fitting the AVERAGE category.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “EAGLE” didn't go with AVERAGE
Seems like: AVERAGE → Actually: PICTURED ON THE U.S. GREAT SEAL
Eagle is a symbol on the U.S. Great Seal, but it's not an average or mean value.
Why “PAR” didn't go with ___MAN
Seems like: ___MAN → Actually: AVERAGE
Par is a term in golf, but it's also a word for 'equal' or 'standard', fitting the AVERAGE category.