Green group — EAR PIERCING SITES
Why is “CONCH” in the Green group?
a type of ear piercing, named after the shell of a large sea snail
Connections Hints for May 25, 2025 #713
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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
▼Green group — EAR PIERCING SITES
Why is “ROOK” in the Green group?
a type of ear piercing, located in the upper ear
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 25, 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.
- RING
- Definition: a circular band, especially a gold or silver one worn on the finger
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a sound or a circular shape
- DOUBLE
- Definition: a person who closely resembles another
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a quantity or a duplicate
- CHAIN
- Definition: a series of linked items or a type of mail
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a series of linked items or a type of restraint
- CONCH
- Definition: the shell of a large sea snail, or a type of ear piercing
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a shell or a type of ear piercing
Connections #713 explained
Why these words connect (May 25, 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: PLAYING CARDS
These are all types of cards found in a standard deck, including the highest ranking card and the face cards.
Green group: DOPPELGÄNGER
These are all words that refer to a person or thing that closely resembles another, including a clone or a double.
Blue group: EAR PIERCING SITES
These are all types of ear piercings, including the conch and the helix.
Purple group: ___ MAIL
These are all types of mail, including electronic and snail mail.
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.
“RING”
Seems like it belongs to: PLAYING CARDS
Actually belongs to: EAR PIERCING SITES
while a ring can be a playing card suit, it's also a type of ear piercing, making it a tricky word
“DOUBLE”
Seems like it belongs to: PLAYING CARDS
Actually belongs to: DOPPELGÄNGER
while double can refer to a playing card, it's also a word that means a person who closely resembles another
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RING” didn't go with PLAYING CARDS
Seems like: PLAYING CARDS → Actually: EAR PIERCING SITES
while a ring can be a playing card suit, it's also a type of ear piercing, making it a tricky word
Why “DOUBLE” didn't go with PLAYING CARDS
Seems like: PLAYING CARDS → Actually: DOPPELGÄNGER
while double can refer to a playing card, it's also a word that means a person who closely resembles another