Green group — THINGS YOU CAN PICK
Why is “BANJO” in the Green group?
a stringed musical instrument with a round body and a long neck
Connections Hints for April 18, 2025 #676
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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 — HORROR MOVIES, WITH “THE”
Why is “EXORCIST” in the Blue group?
a person who performs an exorcism, especially a priest
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 18, 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.
- EXORCIST
- Definition: a person who performs an exorcism, especially a priest
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a 1973 horror film
- POSSESSION
- Definition: something owned or possessed
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to being under the control of an evil spirit
- HAUNTING
- Definition: a place where ghosts are said to appear
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a memory or feeling that stays with you
- EFFECT
- Definition: a result or outcome
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a personal belonging or property
Connections #676 explained
Why these words connect (April 18, 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: INTERJECTIONS
These are all words used to express strong emotions or reactions, often in an informal setting.
Green group: HORROR MOVIES, WITH “THE”
These are all titles of famous horror movies, including The Birds, The Exorcist, The Haunting, and The Shining.
Blue group: THINGS YOU CAN PICK
These are all things that can be picked, including fruits, instruments, and body parts.
Purple group: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
These are all words related to personal property, with the letter 'S' removed from the end of each word.
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.
“MAN”
Seems like it belongs to: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
Actually belongs to: INTERJECTIONS
MAN is an interjection, not a personal property
“GOOD”
Seems like it belongs to: INTERJECTIONS
Actually belongs to: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
GOOD is a personal property, not an interjection
“CARD”
Seems like it belongs to: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN PICK
CARD is something you can pick, not a personal property
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MAN” didn't go with PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
Seems like: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S” → Actually: INTERJECTIONS
MAN is an interjection, not a personal property
Why “GOOD” didn't go with INTERJECTIONS
Seems like: INTERJECTIONS → Actually: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
GOOD is a personal property, not an interjection
Why “CARD” didn't go with PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S”
Seems like: PERSONAL PROPERTY MINUS “S” → Actually: THINGS YOU CAN PICK
CARD is something you can pick, not a personal property