Green group — SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER
Why is “CONVEYOR BELT” in the Green group?
a device that transports items from one place to another
Connections Hints for April 3, 2025 #661
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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 — SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER
Why is “SCANNER” in the Green group?
a device that reads and interprets data
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 3, 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.
- SCALE
- Definition: a device for measuring weight
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a series of musical notes
- REGISTER
- Definition: a device for processing transactions
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of vocal sound
- BROWSER
- Definition: a software application for accessing the internet
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who browses through something
- KEYBOARD
- Definition: a typewriter-like device for inputting data
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical instrument
Connections #661 explained
Why these words connect (April 3, 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: PRINTED NOTIFICATION
These are all types of printed messages that inform or announce something to the public.
Green group: SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER
These are all things you might see or use when checking out at a grocery store.
Blue group: THINGS WITH TABS
These are all things that have tabs, which are used for organization or navigation.
Purple group: PALM ___
These are all words that can complete the phrase 'PALM ___'.
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.
“TREE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH TABS
Actually belongs to: PALM ___
while trees have tabs or labels, the word fits better in the PALM category
“REGISTER”
Seems like it belongs to: PRINTED NOTIFICATION
Actually belongs to: SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER
while registers can display notifications, the word fits better in the grocery checkout category
“FOLDER”
Seems like it belongs to: SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH TABS
while folders can be seen at a checkout counter, the word fits better in the tabs category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TREE” didn't go with THINGS WITH TABS
Seems like: THINGS WITH TABS → Actually: PALM ___
while trees have tabs or labels, the word fits better in the PALM category
Why “REGISTER” didn't go with PRINTED NOTIFICATION
Seems like: PRINTED NOTIFICATION → Actually: SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER
while registers can display notifications, the word fits better in the grocery checkout category
Why “FOLDER” didn't go with SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER
Seems like: SEEN AT A GROCERY CHECKOUT COUNTER → Actually: THINGS WITH TABS
while folders can be seen at a checkout counter, the word fits better in the tabs category