Green group — SALTY SNACK UNIT
Why is “TAKI” in the Green group?
a brand of Mexican-style tortilla chips
Connections Hints for April 27, 2025 #685
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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 — AMOUNTS OF HAIR
Why is “THATCH” in the Blue group?
a thick layer of hair, especially on the head
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 27, 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.
- LOCK
- Definition: a small amount of hair
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for securing doors
- COMBO
- Definition: a type of snack packaging
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a combination of things
- RUFFLE
- Definition: a type of potato chip
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fabric or to disturb someone's hair
- CHEF
- Definition: a type of Swedish dish
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a professional cook
Connections #685 explained
Why these words connect (April 27, 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: CALCULATOR BUTTONS
These are all common buttons found on a standard calculator, used for basic arithmetic operations.
Green group: AMOUNTS OF HAIR
These are all terms used to describe different amounts or styles of hair, often used in informal contexts.
Blue group: SALTY SNACK UNIT
These are all terms related to salty snack foods, including specific brands and types of packaging.
Purple group: SWEDISH ___
These are all terms related to Swedish culture, including food, massage, and other concepts.
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.
“LOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: SALTY SNACK UNIT
Actually belongs to: AMOUNTS OF HAIR
LOCK seems like a snack packaging term, but it actually refers to a small amount of hair
“COMBO”
Seems like it belongs to: AMOUNTS OF HAIR
Actually belongs to: SALTY SNACK UNIT
COMBO seems like a hairstyle term, but it actually refers to a type of snack packaging
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LOCK” didn't go with SALTY SNACK UNIT
Seems like: SALTY SNACK UNIT → Actually: AMOUNTS OF HAIR
LOCK seems like a snack packaging term, but it actually refers to a small amount of hair
Why “COMBO” didn't go with AMOUNTS OF HAIR
Seems like: AMOUNTS OF HAIR → Actually: SALTY SNACK UNIT
COMBO seems like a hairstyle term, but it actually refers to a type of snack packaging