Purple group — BLACK WOMEN AUTHORS
Why is “BUTLER” in the Purple group?
Octavia Butler, a renowned science fiction author
Connections Hints for May 24, 2025 #712
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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 — BLACK WOMEN AUTHORS
Why is “GAY” in the Purple group?
Roxane Gay, a prominent author and feminist
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 24, 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.
- NET
- Definition: a sports team
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a network or internet
- MONITOR
- Definition: a baby care device
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a computer screen
- RANGER
- Definition: a New York sports team member
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a park ranger or a character in a fantasy story
- HOOKS
- Definition: a black women author
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fishing hook or a surname
Connections #712 explained
Why these words connect (May 24, 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: BABY GEAR
These are all essential items for taking care of a baby, including feeding and monitoring. They are all commonly used in childcare.
Green group: KINDS OF PANTS MINUS "S"
These are all types of pants, but with the 's' removed from the end of each word. They are all commonly worn clothing items.
Blue group: NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS
These are all names of sports teams that are based in New York, including the Jets and the Mets. They are all well-known teams in their respective sports.
Purple group: BLACK WOMEN AUTHORS
These are all renowned black women authors, known for their contributions to literature. They have all written influential works in their respective genres.
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.
“NET”
Seems like it belongs to: BABY GEAR
Actually belongs to: NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS
NET seems like a baby care device, but it's actually a sports team
“MONITOR”
Seems like it belongs to: NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS
Actually belongs to: BABY GEAR
MONITOR seems like a sports team member, but it's actually a baby care device
“RANGER”
Seems like it belongs to: BABY GEAR
Actually belongs to: NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS
RANGER seems like a baby care device, but it's actually a sports team member
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NET” didn't go with BABY GEAR
Seems like: BABY GEAR → Actually: NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS
NET seems like a baby care device, but it's actually a sports team
Why “MONITOR” didn't go with NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS
Seems like: NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS → Actually: BABY GEAR
MONITOR seems like a sports team member, but it's actually a baby care device
Why “RANGER” didn't go with BABY GEAR
Seems like: BABY GEAR → Actually: NEW YORK SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS
RANGER seems like a baby care device, but it's actually a sports team member