Green group — WITHOUT
Why is “SANS” in the Green group?
a prefix meaning without or lacking, often used in French loanwords
Connections Hints for May 10, 2025 #698
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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 — VIGOR
Why is “PEP” in the Blue group?
a slang term for energy or enthusiasm, often used in informal contexts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 10, 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.
- SANS
- Definition: without or lacking
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a font style
- PEP
- Definition: energy or enthusiasm
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of music or a sports team
- ZIP
- Definition: energy or speed
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fastener or a file format
- COMIC
- Definition: amusing or humorous
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of book or a performer
Connections #698 explained
Why these words connect (May 10, 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: LETTER SIGN-OFFS
These are all common ways to sign off a letter, including formal and informal options. They are often used to convey a sense of politeness or friendliness.
Green group: WITHOUT
These are all words that mean without or lacking something. They are often used to convey a sense of absence or deficiency.
Blue group: VIGOR
These are all words that mean energy or strength. They are often used to convey a sense of vitality or dynamism.
Purple group: ___ STRIP
These are all words that can be combined with 'strip' to form a common phrase. They are often used to convey a sense of location or type.
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.
“ENERGY”
Seems like it belongs to: WITHOUT
Actually belongs to: VIGOR
ENERGY seems like it could fit with WITHOUT, but it actually belongs to VIGOR, as it refers to a quality of being energetic
“COMIC”
Seems like it belongs to: VIGOR
Actually belongs to: ___ STRIP
COMIC seems like it could fit with VIGOR, but it actually belongs to ___ STRIP, as it refers to a type of comic strip
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ENERGY” didn't go with WITHOUT
Seems like: WITHOUT → Actually: VIGOR
ENERGY seems like it could fit with WITHOUT, but it actually belongs to VIGOR, as it refers to a quality of being energetic
Why “COMIC” didn't go with VIGOR
Seems like: VIGOR → Actually: ___ STRIP
COMIC seems like it could fit with VIGOR, but it actually belongs to ___ STRIP, as it refers to a type of comic strip