Green group — KINDS OF LETTUCE
Why is “ROMAINE” in the Green group?
a type of lettuce, also known as cos lettuce
Connections Hints for April 24, 2025 #682
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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 — “BATMAN” VILLAINS
Why is “SCARECROW” in the Blue group?
a Batman villain, also a character from The Wizard of Oz
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 24, 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.
- LEAF
- Definition: a type of lettuce
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of a plant
- BUTTER
- Definition: a type of lettuce
- Why it's tricky: more commonly known as a dairy product
- PITCHERS
- Definition: baseball players
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to containers for liquids
- CORNFIELD
- Definition: a field where corn is grown
- Why it's tricky: has an idiomatic expression 'all ears' related to corn
Connections #682 explained
Why these words connect (April 24, 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: THINGS THAT ARE WHITE
These are all things that are typically white, including a type of powder, a food, an animal, and a natural phenomenon.
Green group: KINDS OF LETTUCE
These are all types of lettuce, including some that are commonly used in salads and others that are less well-known.
Blue group: “BATMAN” VILLAINS
These are all villains from the Batman universe, including some who have been portrayed by famous actors in film and television.
Purple group: THEY HAVE LITERAL/IDIOMATIC EARS
These are all things that have ears, either because they are objects that have ears or because they are associated with the idea of listening or hearing.
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.
“BABY POWDER”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF LETTUCE
Actually belongs to: THINGS THAT ARE WHITE
baby powder is white, but not a type of lettuce
“ICEBERG”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS THAT ARE WHITE
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF LETTUCE
iceberg lettuce is a type of lettuce, not just a white object
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BABY POWDER” didn't go with KINDS OF LETTUCE
Seems like: KINDS OF LETTUCE → Actually: THINGS THAT ARE WHITE
baby powder is white, but not a type of lettuce
Why “ICEBERG” didn't go with THINGS THAT ARE WHITE
Seems like: THINGS THAT ARE WHITE → Actually: KINDS OF LETTUCE
iceberg lettuce is a type of lettuce, not just a white object