Blue group — FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE
Why is “FLUKE” in the Blue group?
a type of fin or tail found on whales and other marine mammals
Connections Hints for May 19, 2025 #707
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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 — FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE
Why is “BLUBBER” in the Blue group?
a thick layer of fat found under the skin of whales and other marine mammals
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 19, 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.
- BALL
- Definition: a formal social gathering, often for fundraising
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a round or spherical object
- CHANCE
- Definition: a space on a Monopoly board
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to luck or probability
- RAILROAD
- Definition: a type of space on a Monopoly board
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a transportation system
- MELON
- Definition: a feature of a toothed whale, referring to the melon organ
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fruit
Connections #707 explained
Why these words connect (May 19, 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: FUNDRAISING EVENT
These are all types of events where people come together to raise money for a cause, often with a sense of luxury or exclusivity.
Green group: SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
These are all types of spaces that can be found on a standard Monopoly board, each with its own unique characteristics and rules.
Blue group: FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE
These are all distinct features of toothed whales, such as the orca or sperm whale, which are adapted for their aquatic environment.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF PARTS OF THE FOOT
These are all homophones, or words that sound the same when pronounced, which correspond to different parts of the human foot.
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.
“FUNCTION”
Seems like it belongs to: FUNDRAISING EVENT
Actually belongs to: none, but could fit in FUNDRAISING EVENT or SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
FUNCTION could refer to a social gathering or a mathematical concept, but it doesn't fit neatly into either category
“RAILROAD”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE
Actually belongs to: SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
RAILROAD is a type of space on a Monopoly board, but it could be mistaken for a feature of a whale due to its nautical connotations
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FUNCTION” didn't go with FUNDRAISING EVENT
Seems like: FUNDRAISING EVENT → Actually: none, but could fit in FUNDRAISING EVENT or SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
FUNCTION could refer to a social gathering or a mathematical concept, but it doesn't fit neatly into either category
Why “RAILROAD” didn't go with FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE
Seems like: FEATURES OF A TOOTHED WHALE → Actually: SPACES ON A MONOPOLY BOARD
RAILROAD is a type of space on a Monopoly board, but it could be mistaken for a feature of a whale due to its nautical connotations