Green group — VALLEY
Why is “GLEN” in the Green group?
a small, narrow valley
Connections Hints for April 26, 2025 #684
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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
▼Green group — VALLEY
Why is “HOLLOW” in the Green group?
a low area of land between hills
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 26, 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.
- HUE
- Definition: a shade or tone of color
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings in art and everyday language
- GENRE
- Definition: a category of artistic composition
- Why it's tricky: can refer to music, film, or literature
- TONE
- Definition: a quality or feeling in music or art
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a shade of color
- SHADE
- Definition: a variation of a color
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a partially dark area
Connections #684 explained
Why these words connect (April 26, 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: TINT
These are all terms used to describe different aspects of color, including shades, tones, and hues.
Green group: VALLEY
These are all words used to describe small, narrow valleys or low areas of land, often found in rural or natural settings.
Blue group: BOBS
These are all surnames of famous people, including Bob Dole, Bob Hope, and Bob Marley.
Purple group: COLOR ANAGRAMS
These are all anagrams of colors, including red, gray, and blue.
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.
“HOPE”
Seems like it belongs to: VALLEY
Actually belongs to: BOBS
Hope is a surname, not a type of valley
“DOLE”
Seems like it belongs to: VALLEY
Actually belongs to: BOBS
Dole is a surname, not a type of valley
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOPE” didn't go with VALLEY
Seems like: VALLEY → Actually: BOBS
Hope is a surname, not a type of valley
Why “DOLE” didn't go with VALLEY
Seems like: VALLEY → Actually: BOBS
Dole is a surname, not a type of valley