Yellow group — KINDS OF CARVINGS
Why is “TORSO” in the Yellow group?
the main part of the human body, excluding the head and limbs, often depicted in sculptures
Connections Hints for May 2, 2025 #690
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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 — ___NECK
Why is “GOOSENECK” in the Purple group?
a type of curved pipe or tube, or a type of lamp with a curved arm
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 2, 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.
- BUST
- Definition: a sculpted representation of the upper part of the human body
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a police raid or a failed business venture
- RELIEF
- Definition: a type of carving where the design is raised from the background
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a feeling of comfort or alleviation
- LINK
- Definition: a type of sausage, often served at a BBQ
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a connection or a hyperlink
- NECK
- Definition: the part of the body that connects the head to the torso
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a narrow part of a bottle or a type of garment
Connections #690 explained
Why these words connect (May 2, 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: KINDS OF CARVINGS
These are all types of carvings or sculptures, including busts, reliefs, and statues, often created by artists to depict the human form or other subjects
Green group: PILLAR
These are all types of pillars or supports, including posts, props, and braces, often used in architecture to hold up buildings or other structures
Blue group: BBQ OFFERING
These are all types of food often served at a BBQ, including hot dogs, ribs, and chicken wings, typically grilled or cooked outdoors
Purple group: ___NECK
These are all types of things that have a neck, including bottles, geese, and turtles, often referring to a narrow or curved part of an object or animal
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.
“POST”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF CARVINGS
Actually belongs to: PILLAR
while a post can be a type of carving, in this context it refers to a structural support, not a type of sculpture
“SUPPORT”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF CARVINGS
Actually belongs to: PILLAR
while a support can be a type of carving, in this context it refers to a structural element, not a type of sculpture
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POST” didn't go with KINDS OF CARVINGS
Seems like: KINDS OF CARVINGS → Actually: PILLAR
while a post can be a type of carving, in this context it refers to a structural support, not a type of sculpture
Why “SUPPORT” didn't go with KINDS OF CARVINGS
Seems like: KINDS OF CARVINGS → Actually: PILLAR
while a support can be a type of carving, in this context it refers to a structural element, not a type of sculpture