Blue group — ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS
Why is “KUBRICK” in the Blue group?
a reference to film director Stanley Kubrick, whose last name ends with 'brick', a building material
Connections Hints for May 16, 2025 #704
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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 — ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS
Why is “NEUROPLASTIC” in the Blue group?
a term referring to the brain's ability to adapt, with 'plastic' being a building material
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 16, 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.
- RODEO
- Definition: a competition where riders attempt to ride and rope animals, often associated with bulls
- Why it's tricky: its multiple meanings, including a type of event and a city in California
- TAURUS
- Definition: the astrological sign associated with bulls
- Why it's tricky: its multiple meanings, including a car model and a zodiac sign
- WALL STREET
- Definition: a street in New York City, symbolizing the financial industry, which features a bull statue
- Why it's tricky: its association with finance, rather than the animal
- KUBRICK
- Definition: a reference to film director Stanley Kubrick, whose last name ends with a building material, 'brick'
- Why it's tricky: its obscurity and lack of direct connection to building materials
Connections #704 explained
Why these words connect (May 16, 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: KINDS OF PLANTS
These are all types of plants, including those used for cooking, landscaping, and more. They can be found in various environments, from gardens to forests.
Green group: DISCONTINUE
These are all words that mean to stop or end something, whether it's a project, a relationship, or an activity. They can be used in various contexts, from business to personal life.
Blue group: ASSOCIATED WITH BULLS
These are all things associated with bulls, whether it's a person, a place, or a concept. They can be found in various contexts, from sports to finance.
Purple group: ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS
These are all words that end with building materials, whether it's a type of wood, a metal, or a stone. They can be found in various contexts, from architecture to engineering.
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.
“BULL”
Seems like it belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH BULLS
Actually belongs to: None
it's not in any group, but seems like it should be in 'ASSOCIATED WITH BULLS'
“WOOD”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PLANTS
Actually belongs to: None
it's not in any group, but seems like it should be in 'KINDS OF PLANTS'
“GLASS”
Seems like it belongs to: ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS
Actually belongs to: None
it's not in any group, but seems like it should be in 'ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BULL” didn't go with ASSOCIATED WITH BULLS
Seems like: ASSOCIATED WITH BULLS → Actually: None
it's not in any group, but seems like it should be in 'ASSOCIATED WITH BULLS'
Why “WOOD” didn't go with KINDS OF PLANTS
Seems like: KINDS OF PLANTS → Actually: None
it's not in any group, but seems like it should be in 'KINDS OF PLANTS'
Why “GLASS” didn't go with ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS
Seems like: ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS → Actually: None
it's not in any group, but seems like it should be in 'ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS'