Yellow group — DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Why is “BULLY” in the Yellow group?
Informal term for the American Bulldog breed
Connections Hints for April 19, 2025 #677
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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
▼Yellow group — DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Why is “CHOW” in the Yellow group?
Informal term for the Chow Chow breed
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 19, 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.
- INTRO
- Definition: Introduction or introductory class
- Why it's tricky: Can be abbreviated as 'Intro' and has multiple meanings
- DEVIL
- Definition: The number 666, often referred to as the devil's number
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings, including a supernatural being
- JAMES BOND
- Definition: The fictional character whose codename is 007
- Why it's tricky: Can be associated with multiple numbers, but 007 is the most relevant
- CANNABIS
- Definition: The plant, also known as 420 in some cultures
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple associations, including the number 420
Connections #677 explained
Why these words connect (April 19, 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: SPOKEN PRESENTATION
These are all types of spoken presentations, including formal lectures and informal talks
Green group: ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT
These are all adjectives used to describe a desert environment, including its climate and geography
Blue group: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
These are all informal terms for various dog breeds, including the Bulldog and Chow Chow
Purple group: REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS
These are all things that can be represented by three-digit numbers, including the number 666 for the devil and 420 for cannabis
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.
“HOT”
Seems like it belongs to: REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS
Actually belongs to: ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT
While 'hot' can be associated with temperatures, it's primarily an adjective for a desert in this context
“DEVIL”
Seems like it belongs to: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Actually belongs to: REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS
The term 'devil' might be associated with the 'Devil Dog' nickname for the Bulldog breed, but it's actually referring to the number 666
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOT” didn't go with REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS
Seems like: REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS → Actually: ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT
While 'hot' can be associated with temperatures, it's primarily an adjective for a desert in this context
Why “DEVIL” didn't go with DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Seems like: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY → Actually: REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS
The term 'devil' might be associated with the 'Devil Dog' nickname for the Bulldog breed, but it's actually referring to the number 666