Purple group — HELICAL THINGS
Why is “FUSILLI” in the Purple group?
a type of Italian pasta with a helical shape
Connections Hints for April 21, 2025 #679
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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
▼Purple group — HELICAL THINGS
Why is “CORKSCREW” in the Purple group?
a tool used to remove corks from wine bottles, typically with a helical shape
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 21, 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.
- TWIST
- Definition: an unexpected turn of events
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical rotation or a type of dance move
- SPRING
- Definition: a coiled metal object that stores energy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a season or a type of water source
- CELL
- Definition: a single unit in a spreadsheet
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a biological cell or a prison cell
- ROW
- Definition: a horizontal line of cells in a spreadsheet
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a line of people or objects, or a type of argument
Connections #679 explained
Why these words connect (April 21, 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: INFO ON A NUTRITION LABEL
These are all types of information typically found on a nutrition label, including macronutrients and essential minerals like iron.
Green group: METAPHOR FOR SOMETHING UNEXPECTED
These are all words used to describe unexpected events or surprises, often used in idiomatic expressions like 'throw a curveball' or 'drop a bombshell'.
Blue group: THINGS YOU CAN INSERT INTO A SPREADSHEET
These are all types of objects or structures that can be inserted into a spreadsheet, including individual cells, rows, and columns.
Purple group: HELICAL THINGS
These are all objects or structures that have a helical shape, including biological molecules like DNA and man-made objects like corkscrews.
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.
“SPRING”
Seems like it belongs to: INFO ON A NUTRITION LABEL
Actually belongs to: HELICAL THINGS
while spring water may be listed on a nutrition label, the word 'spring' itself is more closely related to helical objects
“CELL”
Seems like it belongs to: HELICAL THINGS
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN INSERT INTO A SPREADSHEET
while cells can have a helical structure in biology, the word 'cell' in this puzzle refers to a unit in a spreadsheet
“IRON”
Seems like it belongs to: HELICAL THINGS
Actually belongs to: INFO ON A NUTRITION LABEL
while iron can be used to make helical objects like springs, the word 'iron' in this puzzle refers to a nutritional element
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPRING” didn't go with INFO ON A NUTRITION LABEL
Seems like: INFO ON A NUTRITION LABEL → Actually: HELICAL THINGS
while spring water may be listed on a nutrition label, the word 'spring' itself is more closely related to helical objects
Why “CELL” didn't go with HELICAL THINGS
Seems like: HELICAL THINGS → Actually: THINGS YOU CAN INSERT INTO A SPREADSHEET
while cells can have a helical structure in biology, the word 'cell' in this puzzle refers to a unit in a spreadsheet
Why “IRON” didn't go with HELICAL THINGS
Seems like: HELICAL THINGS → Actually: INFO ON A NUTRITION LABEL
while iron can be used to make helical objects like springs, the word 'iron' in this puzzle refers to a nutritional element