Yellow group — CAPRICE
Why is “LARK” in the Yellow group?
a sudden, impulsive act, similar to acting on a whim
Connections Hints for April 2, 2025 #660
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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
▼Blue group — WILLIAMSES
Why is “TENNESSEE” in the Blue group?
an American playwright, Tennessee Williams, with a notable literary career
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 2, 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.
- HERB
- Definition: a type of plant, also a given name with a different pronunciation
- Why it's tricky: its pronunciation changes when used as a proper noun
- JOB
- Definition: a task or occupation, also a biblical figure
- Why it's tricky: its pronunciation changes when referring to the biblical figure
- NICE
- Definition: pleasant or agreeable, also a city in France with a different pronunciation
- Why it's tricky: its pronunciation changes when referring to the city
- READING
- Definition: the act of interpreting written text, also a city in England with a different pronunciation
- Why it's tricky: its pronunciation changes when referring to the city
Connections #660 explained
Why these words connect (April 2, 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: CAPRICE
These words all describe actions or decisions made on a whim, often without careful consideration or planning, such as acting on a fancy or following an impulse.
Green group: ILK
These words all describe a type or category of something, such as a kind, sort, or like, often used to group similar things together.
Blue group: WILLIAMSES
These individuals all share the last name Williams, including notable figures such as Robin Williams, the actor, and Tennessee Williams, the playwright.
Purple group: WORDS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY AS PROPER NOUNS
These words all have different pronunciations when used as proper nouns, such as 'Herb' or 'Job', which can be confusing for solvers.
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.
“TYPE”
Seems like it belongs to: CAPRICE
Actually belongs to: ILK
although 'type' can imply a sort of categorization, it actually belongs to the 'ILK' group, referring to a kind or sort of thing
“JOB”
Seems like it belongs to: WILLIAMSES
Actually belongs to: WORDS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY AS PROPER NOUNS
although 'Job' is a proper noun, it belongs to the 'WORDS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY AS PROPER NOUNS' group due to its pronunciation change
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TYPE” didn't go with CAPRICE
Seems like: CAPRICE → Actually: ILK
although 'type' can imply a sort of categorization, it actually belongs to the 'ILK' group, referring to a kind or sort of thing
Why “JOB” didn't go with WILLIAMSES
Seems like: WILLIAMSES → Actually: WORDS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY AS PROPER NOUNS
although 'Job' is a proper noun, it belongs to the 'WORDS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY AS PROPER NOUNS' group due to its pronunciation change