Purple group — ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “YUCK”
Why is “MILDEW” in the Purple group?
a type of fungal growth, also a synonym for something unpleasant
Connections Hints for April 30, 2025 #688
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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 — ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “YUCK”
Why is “GIMMICK” in the Purple group?
a trick or device, also a synonym for something unpleasant
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 30, 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.
- SOLE
- Definition: the bottom part of a shoe
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fish
- FACE
- Definition: a person's reputation
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to the front of the head
- ROOM
- Definition: space for accommodation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a space for a particular activity
- REGARD
- Definition: a person's reputation or esteem
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a feeling of respect or admiration
Connections #688 explained
Why these words connect (April 30, 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: PARTS OF A SHOE
These are all components that make up a shoe, from the bottom to the top
Green group: ACCOMMODATION
These are all related to providing space for people, whether it's seating or rooms
Blue group: REPUTATION
These are all related to a person's standing or esteem in the eyes of others
Purple group: ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “YUCK”
These are all words that end with sounds that are synonymous with 'yuck', such as 'ick' or 'ew'
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.
“CHAIRS”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A SHOE
Actually belongs to: ACCOMMODATION
CHAIRS might seem like a part of a shoe, but it's actually related to seating and accommodation
“SOLE”
Seems like it belongs to: ACCOMMODATION
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A SHOE
SOLE might seem like a type of accommodation, but it's actually a part of a shoe
“FACE”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A SHOE
Actually belongs to: REPUTATION
FACE might seem like a part of a shoe, but it's actually related to a person's reputation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHAIRS” didn't go with PARTS OF A SHOE
Seems like: PARTS OF A SHOE → Actually: ACCOMMODATION
CHAIRS might seem like a part of a shoe, but it's actually related to seating and accommodation
Why “SOLE” didn't go with ACCOMMODATION
Seems like: ACCOMMODATION → Actually: PARTS OF A SHOE
SOLE might seem like a type of accommodation, but it's actually a part of a shoe
Why “FACE” didn't go with PARTS OF A SHOE
Seems like: PARTS OF A SHOE → Actually: REPUTATION
FACE might seem like a part of a shoe, but it's actually related to a person's reputation