Blue group — BRITISH IMPERIAL UNITS OF WEIGHT
Why is “DRAM” in the Blue group?
a unit of weight, equal to 1/16 of an ounce
Connections Hints for May 23, 2025 #711
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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
▼Purple group — WHAT “CAT’S EYE” CAN BE USED TO DESCRIBE
Why is “NEBULA” in the Purple group?
a type of cat's eye, referring to a cloud of gas and dust in space
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 23, 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.
- FIBER
- Definition: moral strength or courage
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to dietary fiber, but in this context, it relates to character
- NATURE
- Definition: inherent character or disposition
- Why it's tricky: often refers to the natural world, but here it pertains to personality
- STONE
- Definition: unit of weight
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a rock or pebble, but in this context, it's a unit of measurement
- MARBLE
- Definition: type of cat's eye
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of stone or a child's toy, but here it describes a specific type of cat's eye
Connections #711 explained
Why these words connect (May 23, 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: QUITE THE PARTY
These words all describe lively social events, often with music and celebration.
Green group: ONE’S CONSTITUTION
These words all relate to a person's inherent qualities or characteristics, including their moral fiber and personality.
Blue group: BRITISH IMPERIAL UNITS OF WEIGHT
These words all represent units of weight in the British Imperial system, used to measure mass.
Purple group: WHAT “CAT’S EYE” CAN BE USED TO DESCRIBE
These words can all be used to describe something that resembles a cat's eye, including types of marbles, glasses, and celestial objects.
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.
“GLASSES”
Seems like it belongs to: QUITE THE PARTY
Actually belongs to: WHAT “CAT’S EYE” CAN BE USED TO DESCRIBE
while glasses can be worn to a party, in this context, 'cat's eye' refers to a type of glasses frame
“CHARACTER”
Seems like it belongs to: BRITISH IMPERIAL UNITS OF WEIGHT
Actually belongs to: ONE’S CONSTITUTION
character can refer to a person's moral fiber, not a unit of weight
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GLASSES” didn't go with QUITE THE PARTY
Seems like: QUITE THE PARTY → Actually: WHAT “CAT’S EYE” CAN BE USED TO DESCRIBE
while glasses can be worn to a party, in this context, 'cat's eye' refers to a type of glasses frame
Why “CHARACTER” didn't go with BRITISH IMPERIAL UNITS OF WEIGHT
Seems like: BRITISH IMPERIAL UNITS OF WEIGHT → Actually: ONE’S CONSTITUTION
character can refer to a person's moral fiber, not a unit of weight