Green group — NEEDS FOR PLAYING YAHTZEE
Why is “YAHTZEE” in the Green group?
a popular American dice game
Connections Hints for May 8, 2025 #696
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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 — HEROES OF ACTION MOVIE FRANCHISES
Why is “OCEAN” in the Blue group?
referring to the Ocean's film series, starring George Clooney
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 8, 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.
- PEN
- Definition: a writing instrument
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an enclosure for animals
- CUP
- Definition: a container for holding liquids
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a trophy or award
- STICK
- Definition: a thin branch or rod
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a verb meaning to adhere or stay
- SCORECARD
- Definition: a card for keeping track of scores
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a card for evaluating performance
Connections #696 explained
Why these words connect (May 8, 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: COMMIT TO PAPER
These are all words related to the act of writing or creating written content, including the tools and actions involved.
Green group: NEEDS FOR PLAYING YAHTZEE
These are all items that are necessary for playing the game of YAHTZEE, including the equipment and tools needed to play.
Blue group: HEROES OF ACTION MOVIE FRANCHISES
These are all main characters from popular action movie franchises, including James Bond and Indiana Jones.
Purple group: ___STICK
These are all words that can be combined with 'stick' to form a new word or phrase, including objects and actions.
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.
“PENCIL”
Seems like it belongs to: COMMIT TO PAPER
Actually belongs to: NEEDS FOR PLAYING YAHTZEE
PENCIL seems like it belongs to COMMIT TO PAPER, but it's actually needed for playing YAHTZEE to keep track of scores.
“CUP”
Seems like it belongs to: COMMIT TO PAPER
Actually belongs to: NEEDS FOR PLAYING YAHTZEE
CUP seems like it belongs to COMMIT TO PAPER, but it's actually needed for playing YAHTZEE to hold the dice.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PENCIL” didn't go with COMMIT TO PAPER
Seems like: COMMIT TO PAPER → Actually: NEEDS FOR PLAYING YAHTZEE
PENCIL seems like it belongs to COMMIT TO PAPER, but it's actually needed for playing YAHTZEE to keep track of scores.
Why “CUP” didn't go with COMMIT TO PAPER
Seems like: COMMIT TO PAPER → Actually: NEEDS FOR PLAYING YAHTZEE
CUP seems like it belongs to COMMIT TO PAPER, but it's actually needed for playing YAHTZEE to hold the dice.