Green group — ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA
Why is “HUBRIS” in the Green group?
excessive pride or arrogance, often leading to a character's downfall
Connections Hints for April 15, 2025 #673
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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 — CARD GAMES
Why is “SPOONS” in the Blue group?
a card game where players try to collect sets of four cards
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 15, 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.
- SPEED
- Definition: a card game
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to velocity or swiftness
- HERO
- Definition: a character in Greek drama
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a protagonist or a person admired for achievements
- HUBRIS
- Definition: excessive pride in Greek drama
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other literary terms
- TRAGEDY
- Definition: a genre of Greek drama
- Why it's tricky: can refer to any unfortunate event
Connections #673 explained
Why these words connect (April 15, 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: DESIST
These words all convey the idea of stopping or refraining from an action, often used in formal or legal contexts.
Green group: CARD GAMES
These words are all names of popular card games, often played socially or competitively.
Blue group: ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA
These words are all essential elements of Greek drama, including characters, plot devices, and themes.
Purple group: SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
These words are all second names of characters from J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, including main characters and villains.
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.
“HEARTS”
Seems like it belongs to: SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
Actually belongs to: CARD GAMES
Hearts is a card game, not a character from Peter Pan
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: CARD GAMES
Actually belongs to: SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
Hook is a character from Peter Pan, not a card game
“SPEED”
Seems like it belongs to: ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA
Actually belongs to: CARD GAMES
Speed is a card game, not related to Greek drama
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HEARTS” didn't go with SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
Seems like: SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS → Actually: CARD GAMES
Hearts is a card game, not a character from Peter Pan
Why “HOOK” didn't go with CARD GAMES
Seems like: CARD GAMES → Actually: SECOND WORDS OF “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
Hook is a character from Peter Pan, not a card game
Why “SPEED” didn't go with ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA
Seems like: ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA → Actually: CARD GAMES
Speed is a card game, not related to Greek drama