Yellow group — CENTRAL SECTION OF THE BODY
Why is “midriff” in the Yellow group?
the middle region of the body, especially the area between the chest and the hips
Connections Hints for April 17, 2025 #675
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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 — UNITS OF BEER
Why is “growler” in the Blue group?
a container for carrying or storing beer, typically with a capacity of 64 ounces
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 17, 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.
- core
- Definition: central or most important part of something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to physical or abstract concepts
- trunk
- Definition: main stem of a tree or the torso of the human body
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts
- case
- Definition: container for bottles or a legal proceeding
- Why it's tricky: has multiple unrelated meanings
- young
- Definition: having a short duration of life or a baseball player's surname
- Why it's tricky: can be an adjective or a proper noun
Connections #675 explained
Why these words connect (April 17, 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: CENTRAL SECTION OF THE BODY
these words all refer to the central part of the human body, including the torso, midriff, and core
Green group: COMPONENTS OF A PIZZA
these words all refer to components of a pizza, including the crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings
Blue group: UNITS OF BEER
these words all refer to units of beer, including cases, six-packs, and growlers
Purple group: BASEBALL GREATS
these words all refer to famous baseball players, including Barry Bonds, Mickey Mantle, Mike Trout, and Cy Young
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.
“bonds”
Seems like it belongs to: UNITS OF BEER
Actually belongs to: BASEBALL GREATS
while 'bonds' can refer to a type of investment, in this context it refers to the baseball player Barry Bonds
“core”
Seems like it belongs to: UNITS OF BEER
Actually belongs to: CENTRAL SECTION OF THE BODY
while 'core' can refer to a type of beer, in this context it refers to the central part of the human body
“young”
Seems like it belongs to: CENTRAL SECTION OF THE BODY
Actually belongs to: BASEBALL GREATS
while 'young' can be an adjective, in this context it refers to the baseball player Cy Young
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “bonds” didn't go with UNITS OF BEER
Seems like: UNITS OF BEER → Actually: BASEBALL GREATS
while 'bonds' can refer to a type of investment, in this context it refers to the baseball player Barry Bonds
Why “core” didn't go with UNITS OF BEER
Seems like: UNITS OF BEER → Actually: CENTRAL SECTION OF THE BODY
while 'core' can refer to a type of beer, in this context it refers to the central part of the human body
Why “young” didn't go with CENTRAL SECTION OF THE BODY
Seems like: CENTRAL SECTION OF THE BODY → Actually: BASEBALL GREATS
while 'young' can be an adjective, in this context it refers to the baseball player Cy Young