Purple group — WHAT "DIAMOND" CAN REFER TO
Why is “RHOMBUS” in the Purple group?
a quadrilateral with all sides of equal length, often referred to as a diamond shape
Connections Hints for April 29, 2025 #687
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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 — WHAT "DIAMOND" CAN REFER TO
Why is “INFIELD” in the Purple group?
the area of a baseball field inside the bases, also known as a diamond
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 29, 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.
- PITCHER
- Definition: a container for liquids, or a baseball player
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts
- PLATE
- Definition: a dish, or a part of a machine
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts
- ROPE
- Definition: a length of fibers or wires, or to deceive someone
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts
- SUIT
- Definition: a set of clothes, or one of the four sets of cards in a deck
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts
Connections #687 explained
Why these words connect (April 29, 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: COOKING CONCOCTIONS
These are all terms used to describe mixtures of ingredients in cooking, including batters, doughs, and pastes.
Green group: SEEN ON A TABLE AT A DINNER PARTY
These are all objects that can be found on a table at a dinner party, including decorative items and serving dishes.
Blue group: THINGS TO CLIMB
These are all objects or structures that can be climbed, including natural formations and man-made structures.
Purple group: WHAT "DIAMOND" CAN REFER TO
These are all possible meanings of the word 'diamond', including a gemstone, a baseball infield, and a suit of cards.
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.
“TREE”
Seems like it belongs to: COOKING CONCOCTIONS
Actually belongs to: THINGS TO CLIMB
while trees can be used for cooking, the word 'tree' is more closely related to climbing
“PLATE”
Seems like it belongs to: COOKING CONCOCTIONS
Actually belongs to: SEEN ON A TABLE AT A DINNER PARTY
while plates are used for serving food, the word 'plate' is more closely related to dinner party settings
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TREE” didn't go with COOKING CONCOCTIONS
Seems like: COOKING CONCOCTIONS → Actually: THINGS TO CLIMB
while trees can be used for cooking, the word 'tree' is more closely related to climbing
Why “PLATE” didn't go with COOKING CONCOCTIONS
Seems like: COOKING CONCOCTIONS → Actually: SEEN ON A TABLE AT A DINNER PARTY
while plates are used for serving food, the word 'plate' is more closely related to dinner party settings