Purple group — WHAT CHARACTERS WERE TRANSFORMED INTO IN “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
Why is “CANDELABRA” in the Purple group?
a decorative holder for multiple candles, Lumiere's form in Beauty and the Beast
Connections Hints for May 27, 2025 #715
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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 — AIRPORT FEATURES
Why is “CAROUSEL” in the Blue group?
a rotating conveyor belt for luggage, also known as a baggage claim
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 27, 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.
- BEND
- Definition: a guitar playing technique
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a change in direction
- PICK
- Definition: a guitar playing technique
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to choosing or selecting something
- SLIDE
- Definition: a guitar playing technique
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a smooth continuous movement
- STRUM
- Definition: a guitar playing technique
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a rhythmic pattern
Connections #715 explained
Why these words connect (May 27, 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: ROUND FLAT THINGS
These are all objects that are typically round and flat in shape, including a coaster, frisbee, pancake, and record.
Green group: AIRPORT FEATURES
These are all features you might find in an airport, including a carousel, food court, gate, and lounge.
Blue group: GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES
These are all techniques used to play the guitar, including bend, pick, slide, and strum.
Purple group: WHAT CHARACTERS WERE TRANSFORMED INTO IN “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
These are all characters from Beauty and the Beast who were transformed into objects, including the Beast, Candelabra, Clock, and Teacup.
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.
“PICK”
Seems like it belongs to: ROUND FLAT THINGS
Actually belongs to: GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES
PICK seems like it could be a round flat thing, but it's actually a guitar playing technique
“SLIDE”
Seems like it belongs to: ROUND FLAT THINGS
Actually belongs to: GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES
SLIDE seems like it could be a round flat thing, but it's actually a guitar playing technique
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PICK” didn't go with ROUND FLAT THINGS
Seems like: ROUND FLAT THINGS → Actually: GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES
PICK seems like it could be a round flat thing, but it's actually a guitar playing technique
Why “SLIDE” didn't go with ROUND FLAT THINGS
Seems like: ROUND FLAT THINGS → Actually: GUITAR PLAYING TECHNIQUES
SLIDE seems like it could be a round flat thing, but it's actually a guitar playing technique