Purple group — "RIGHT"
Why is “⊾” in the Purple group?
a symbol for 'right' or 'turn' in various contexts, including mathematics and logic
Connections Hints for April 1, 2025 #659
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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 — AND/TOGETHER WITH
Why is “N” in the Green group?
a symbol for 'and' in logic and mathematics, often used in conjunction with other symbols
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 1, 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.
- N
- Definition: a symbol for 'and' in logic and mathematics
- Why it's tricky: its multiple meanings in different contexts
- X
- Definition: a symbol for 'and' or 'cross' in various contexts
- Why it's tricky: its multiple uses in mathematics, logic, and everyday language
- →
- Definition: a symbol for 'right' or 'points to' in mathematics and logic
- Why it's tricky: its multiple meanings in different contexts, including physics and programming
- ⊾
- Definition: a symbol for 'right' or 'turn' in various contexts
- Why it's tricky: its obscurity and limited use in everyday language
Connections #659 explained
Why these words connect (April 1, 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: CURRENCY SYMBOLS
These are all symbols used to represent different currencies, including the US dollar, euro, pound, and yen.
Green group: AND/TOGETHER WITH
These are all symbols used to represent 'and' or 'together with' in different contexts, including mathematics, logic, and everyday language.
Blue group: EMOTICON MOUTHS
These are all symbols used to represent mouths in emoticons, often used to convey emotions in digital communication.
Purple group: "RIGHT"
These are all symbols used to represent 'right' or 'correct' in different contexts, including mathematics, logic, and everyday language.
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.
“X”
Seems like it belongs to: CURRENCY SYMBOLS
Actually belongs to: AND/TOGETHER WITH
X can be mistaken for a currency symbol, but it is actually a symbol for 'and' or 'cross' in various contexts
“→”
Seems like it belongs to: CURRENCY SYMBOLS
Actually belongs to: "RIGHT"
→ can be mistaken for a currency symbol, but it is actually a symbol for 'right' or 'points to' in mathematics and logic
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “X” didn't go with CURRENCY SYMBOLS
Seems like: CURRENCY SYMBOLS → Actually: AND/TOGETHER WITH
X can be mistaken for a currency symbol, but it is actually a symbol for 'and' or 'cross' in various contexts
Why “→” didn't go with CURRENCY SYMBOLS
Seems like: CURRENCY SYMBOLS → Actually: "RIGHT"
→ can be mistaken for a currency symbol, but it is actually a symbol for 'right' or 'points to' in mathematics and logic