Blue group — PLACES TO FIND STARS
Why is “GALAXY” in the Blue group?
a massive, gravitationally bound system of stars, stellar remnants, and interstellar gas
Connections Hints for April 11, 2025 #669
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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 — PLACES TO FIND STARS
Why is “UBER RATING” in the Blue group?
a rating system used by the ride-hailing company Uber to evaluate drivers and riders
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 11, 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.
- LAND
- Definition: a geographic area, but also a retail suffix
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to a place or a verb
- STAR
- Definition: a celestial body, but also a symbol or rating
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to a celestial body or a symbol
- SUNSHINE
- Definition: a source of vitamin D
- Why it's tricky: not a food, but a source of a vitamin
- GO
- Definition: a verb, but also a prefix for other words
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to a verb or a prefix
Connections #669 explained
Why these words connect (April 11, 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: SOURCES OF VITAMINS
these are all common sources of essential vitamins, including citrus fruits, leafy greens, sunshine, and supplements
Green group: PLACES USED IN RETAIL SUFFIXES
these are all words commonly used in retail suffixes, such as 'city' in 'city mall' or 'land' in 'toyland'
Blue group: PLACES TO FIND STARS
these are all places where you might find stars, whether it's on the American flag, in a galaxy, on the red carpet, or in an Uber rating
Purple group: WORDS AFTER “GO”
these are all words that can follow 'go' in a phrase, such as 'go all out' or 'go steady'
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.
“CITY”
Seems like it belongs to: PLACES TO FIND STARS
Actually belongs to: PLACES USED IN RETAIL SUFFIXES
while cities have stars, the word 'city' is more closely related to retail suffixes
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER “GO”
Actually belongs to: PLACES TO FIND STARS
while 'go star' is not a common phrase, 'star' is more closely related to places where stars are found
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CITY” didn't go with PLACES TO FIND STARS
Seems like: PLACES TO FIND STARS → Actually: PLACES USED IN RETAIL SUFFIXES
while cities have stars, the word 'city' is more closely related to retail suffixes
Why “STAR” didn't go with WORDS AFTER “GO”
Seems like: WORDS AFTER “GO” → Actually: PLACES TO FIND STARS
while 'go star' is not a common phrase, 'star' is more closely related to places where stars are found