Yellow group — ENDING WITH COLORS
Why is “MARIGOLD” in the Yellow group?
a bright yellow or orange flower, often used in gardens and arrangements
Connections Hints for May 13, 2025 #701
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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
▼red group — ENDING WITH COLORS
Why is “INFRARED” in the red group?
relating to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than visible light
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 13, 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.
- BAZAAR
- Definition: a marketplace, especially in the Middle East or South Asia
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a chaotic or confusing situation
- PLAIN
- Definition: a type of pizza with no toppings
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a flat area of land
- QUICKSILVER
- Definition: a metallic element, also known as mercury
- Why it's tricky: also refers to something that is changeable or unpredictable
- EVERGREEN
- Definition: a plant that remains green throughout the year
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that remains fresh or relevant
Connections #701 explained
Why these words connect (May 13, 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: PLACES TO SHOP
These are all types of places where people can go to purchase goods or services, including markets, fairs, and shopping centers.
Green group: KINDS OF PIZZA
These are all types of pizzas, including classic styles like Hawaiian and Supreme, as well as vegetarian options like Veggie.
Blue group: ENDING WITH COLORS
These are all words that end with the names of colors, including Evergreen, Infrared, and Quicksilver.
Purple group: ___ CLEANER
These are all types of cleaners, including bathroom cleaners, dry cleaners, and vacuum cleaners.
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.
“FAIR”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PIZZA
Actually belongs to: PLACES TO SHOP
while there are fair-themed foods, 'fair' is more likely to be a place to shop or gather
“PLAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: PLACES TO SHOP
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF PIZZA
while 'plain' can describe a type of store, in this context it refers to a type of pizza
“VACUUM”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PIZZA
Actually belongs to: ___ CLEANER
while 'vacuum' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a type of cleaner
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FAIR” didn't go with KINDS OF PIZZA
Seems like: KINDS OF PIZZA → Actually: PLACES TO SHOP
while there are fair-themed foods, 'fair' is more likely to be a place to shop or gather
Why “PLAIN” didn't go with PLACES TO SHOP
Seems like: PLACES TO SHOP → Actually: KINDS OF PIZZA
while 'plain' can describe a type of store, in this context it refers to a type of pizza
Why “VACUUM” didn't go with KINDS OF PIZZA
Seems like: KINDS OF PIZZA → Actually: ___ CLEANER
while 'vacuum' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a type of cleaner