Yellow group — ___PLAY
Why is “FORE” in the Yellow group?
a warning cry in golf to alert others of an incoming ball
Connections Hints for March 31, 2025 #658
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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 — ALSO
Why is “TO BOOT” in the Green group?
an idiomatic expression meaning additionally or as well
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 31, 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.
- SCREEN
- Definition: a display device or a protective mesh
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in technology and everyday life
- TRANSFER
- Definition: to move funds or data
- Why it's tricky: applies to both financial and digital contexts
- DEPOSIT
- Definition: a payment or a geological layer
- Why it's tricky: has distinct meanings in finance and geology
- BALANCE
- Definition: a state of equilibrium or a financial account
- Why it's tricky: applies to both physical and financial contexts
Connections #658 explained
Why these words connect (March 31, 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: CONSUMED
These words all describe actions of taking in or devouring food or substances, highlighting different aspects of consumption.
Green group: ALSO
These words all convey the idea of something being additional or included, serving as conjunctions or adverbs to indicate accompaniment or supplement.
Blue group: ATM OPTIONS
These words represent the primary functions or services available at an ATM, allowing users to manage their accounts and perform transactions.
Purple group: ___PLAY
These words all precede 'play' to form phrases that describe different kinds of activities, entertainments, or sports, highlighting the versatility of the word 'play'.
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.
“SCREEN”
Seems like it belongs to: ATM OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: ___PLAY
while screens are used in ATMs, the word 'SCREEN' in this context refers to a type of play
“TRANSFER”
Seems like it belongs to: ___PLAY
Actually belongs to: ATM OPTIONS
although 'transfer' can be a verb in various contexts, in this puzzle it specifically refers to a financial transaction
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SCREEN” didn't go with ATM OPTIONS
Seems like: ATM OPTIONS → Actually: ___PLAY
while screens are used in ATMs, the word 'SCREEN' in this context refers to a type of play
Why “TRANSFER” didn't go with ___PLAY
Seems like: ___PLAY → Actually: ATM OPTIONS
although 'transfer' can be a verb in various contexts, in this puzzle it specifically refers to a financial transaction