Blue group — ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
Why is “DYSENTERY” in the Blue group?
a type of intestinal infection that was prevalent during the Oregon Trail era
Connections Hints for April 14, 2025 #672
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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 — ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
Why is “OXEN” in the Blue group?
domesticated cattle used for draft purposes, commonly used during the Oregon Trail era
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 14, 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.
- FORD
- Definition: a river crossing or the car brand
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a car brand and a verb for crossing a river
- CHECK
- Definition: to stop or restrain something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a verb for stopping and a noun for a mark or a payment
- BLOCK
- Definition: to obstruct or hinder something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a verb for obstructing and a noun for a section of a city
- GAME
- Definition: an activity or contest with rules
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a noun for a contest and a verb for hunting
Connections #672 explained
Why these words connect (April 14, 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: RESTRICT
These words are all related to the concept of restriction or limitation, whether it's physically blocking something or checking its progress.
Green group: TICKETED EVENTS
These words are all types of events that typically require tickets for admission, such as concerts, games, and movies.
Blue group: ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
These words are all related to the classic video game The Oregon Trail, including challenges and obstacles that players might face.
Purple group: WHAT “FORD” MIGHT REFER TO
These words are all possible meanings or references for the word FORD, including a car brand, a verb for crossing a river, and notable individuals.
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.
“FORD”
Seems like it belongs to: RESTRICT
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
FORD seems like it could be a verb for restricting, but it's actually a reference to crossing a river in the Oregon Trail game
“GAME”
Seems like it belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
Actually belongs to: TICKETED EVENTS
GAME seems like it could only be related to the Oregon Trail, but it's also a type of ticketed event
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FORD” didn't go with RESTRICT
Seems like: RESTRICT → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
FORD seems like it could be a verb for restricting, but it's actually a reference to crossing a river in the Oregon Trail game
Why “GAME” didn't go with ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL
Seems like: ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAIL → Actually: TICKETED EVENTS
GAME seems like it could only be related to the Oregon Trail, but it's also a type of ticketed event