Blue group — URL ENDINGS PLUS A LETTER
Why is “NETI” in the Blue group?
a prefix or suffix related to the internet or nasal irrigation
Connections Hints for May 3, 2025 #691
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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 — “WILL” CONTRACTIONS WITHOUT THE APOSTROPHE
Why is “SHELL” in the Green group?
a contraction of 'will' without an apostrophe, also a protective outer layer
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 3, 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.
- SHELL
- Definition: a contraction of 'will' without an apostrophe
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a protective outer layer
- LIT
- Definition: exciting or fun, as in 'lit party'
- Why it's tricky: can also mean set on fire or illuminated
- SMOKE
- Definition: to defeat soundly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of inhaling tobacco or other substances
- NETI
- Definition: a URL ending plus the letter 'I', as in '.neti' or 'neti' as a prefix
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of nasal irrigation pot
Connections #691 explained
Why these words connect (May 3, 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: AWESOME
These words are all slang terms used to describe something as exciting or impressive, often used in informal settings.
Green group: DEFEAT SOUNDLY
These words are all idiomatic expressions used to describe a decisive victory, often used in competitive settings.
Blue group: “WILL” CONTRACTIONS WITHOUT THE APOSTROPHE
These words are all contractions of 'will' without an apostrophe, often used in informal writing or speech.
Purple group: URL ENDINGS PLUS A LETTER
These words are all URL endings with an additional letter, often used in web development or online contexts.
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.
“HELL”
Seems like it belongs to: AWESOME
Actually belongs to: “WILL” CONTRACTIONS WITHOUT THE APOSTROPHE
HELL seems like an awesome word, but it's actually a contraction of 'will' without an apostrophe
“LICK”
Seems like it belongs to: AWESOME
Actually belongs to: DEFEAT SOUNDLY
LICK seems like an awesome word, but it's actually related to defeating soundly
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HELL” didn't go with AWESOME
Seems like: AWESOME → Actually: “WILL” CONTRACTIONS WITHOUT THE APOSTROPHE
HELL seems like an awesome word, but it's actually a contraction of 'will' without an apostrophe
Why “LICK” didn't go with AWESOME
Seems like: AWESOME → Actually: DEFEAT SOUNDLY
LICK seems like an awesome word, but it's actually related to defeating soundly