Green group — CHARACTERS WITH GREEN SKIN
Why is “ELPHABA” in the Green group?
the main character in the novel and musical Wicked, known for her green skin
Connections Hints for May 22, 2025 #710
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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 THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.
Why is “OBELISK” in the Blue group?
a tall, narrow monument, specifically the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 22, 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.
- POOL
- Definition: a body of water, specifically the Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C.
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a game of billiards or a group of people
- MALL
- Definition: a large public area in a city, specifically the National Mall in Washington D.C.
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a shopping center
- CAPITOL
- Definition: the building where a state or national government meets, specifically the United States Capitol
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the capital city of a state or country
- STRINGS
- Definition: conditions or limitations, specifically in a contract or agreement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a set of threads or fibers used for sewing or a musical instrument
Connections #710 explained
Why these words connect (May 22, 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: FINE PRINT
These are all terms related to contracts or agreements, including conditions, limitations, and exceptions.
Green group: CHARACTERS WITH GREEN SKIN
These are all characters from literature, film, or television known for having green skin, including Elphaba from Wicked and the Grinch from Dr. Seuss.
Blue group: FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.
These are all features or landmarks of the National Mall in Washington D.C., including the Capitol Building and the Reflecting Pool.
Purple group: FAMOUS RIDDLE-GIVERS
These are all characters or people known for giving riddles or puzzles, including the Riddler from Batman and the Sphinx from Greek mythology.
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.
“POOL”
Seems like it belongs to: FINE PRINT
Actually belongs to: FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.
POOL seems like it could be a condition or limitation in a contract, but it's actually a feature of the National Mall in Washington D.C.
“CAPITOL”
Seems like it belongs to: FINE PRINT
Actually belongs to: FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.
CAPITOL seems like it could be a condition or limitation in a contract, but it's actually a feature of the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POOL” didn't go with FINE PRINT
Seems like: FINE PRINT → Actually: FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.
POOL seems like it could be a condition or limitation in a contract, but it's actually a feature of the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Why “CAPITOL” didn't go with FINE PRINT
Seems like: FINE PRINT → Actually: FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.
CAPITOL seems like it could be a condition or limitation in a contract, but it's actually a feature of the National Mall in Washington D.C.