Blue group — TV DISPLAY SETTINGS
Why is “TINT” in the Blue group?
a slight coloration or hue, often used to adjust the color balance of a TV display
Connections Hints for May 9, 2025 #697
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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 — RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC
Why is “QUOTIENT” in the Green group?
the result of dividing one number by another, often used in mathematical operations
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 9, 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.
- REMOTE
- Definition: distant in time or space
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for controlling a TV
- COLOR
- Definition: a property of light
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a TV display setting
- SHADE
- Definition: a degree of darkness
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of window treatment
- PRODUCT
- Definition: a result of multiplication
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a commercial item
Connections #697 explained
Why these words connect (May 9, 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: TV DISPLAY SETTINGS
These are all settings that can be adjusted on a TV to improve the viewing experience, including brightness, color, and contrast. They are all related to the visual properties of the display.
Green group: FUZZY, AS A MEMORY
These are all words that describe something that is hard to recall or distant, either in time or space. They are all related to the concept of something being unclear or vague.
Blue group: RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC
These are all results of basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They are all related to the concept of mathematical calculations.
Purple group: WINDOW TREATMENTS IN THE SINGULAR
These are all types of window treatments that can be used to cover or decorate windows, including blinds, drapes, shades, and shutters. They are all related to the concept of window coverings.
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.
“REMOTE”
Seems like it belongs to: TV DISPLAY SETTINGS
Actually belongs to: FUZZY, AS A MEMORY
REMOTE seems like it belongs to TV DISPLAY SETTINGS due to its association with TV remote controls, but it actually belongs to FUZZY, AS A MEMORY due to its meaning of distant or hard to recall
“COLOR”
Seems like it belongs to: RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC
Actually belongs to: TV DISPLAY SETTINGS
COLOR seems like it belongs to RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC due to its association with colorful mathematical concepts, but it actually belongs to TV DISPLAY SETTINGS due to its meaning of a TV display property
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “REMOTE” didn't go with TV DISPLAY SETTINGS
Seems like: TV DISPLAY SETTINGS → Actually: FUZZY, AS A MEMORY
REMOTE seems like it belongs to TV DISPLAY SETTINGS due to its association with TV remote controls, but it actually belongs to FUZZY, AS A MEMORY due to its meaning of distant or hard to recall
Why “COLOR” didn't go with RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC
Seems like: RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC → Actually: TV DISPLAY SETTINGS
COLOR seems like it belongs to RESULTS OF SOME ARITHMETIC due to its association with colorful mathematical concepts, but it actually belongs to TV DISPLAY SETTINGS due to its meaning of a TV display property