Green group — MUSIC GENRES PLUS A LETTER
Why is “skat” in the Green group?
a style of music, with a letter added to the end
Connections Hints for May 28, 2025 #716
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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 — MUSIC GENRES PLUS A LETTER
Why is “bluest” in the Green group?
a music genre with a superlative suffix
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 28, 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.
- chain
- Definition: a series of linked metal rings
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sequence of events or a retail chain
- rocky
- Definition: a music genre plus a letter, or a film title
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a film title and a music genre
- crash
- Definition: a film title, or to collide
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a film title and a verb
- link
- Definition: a connection or a part of a chain
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a URL or a verb
Connections #716 explained
Why these words connect (May 28, 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: CONNECT
These are all words that mean to join or unite things, including physical objects or abstract concepts.
Green group: PARTS OF A BIKE
These are all essential parts of a bike, including the chain, pedals, and wheels.
Blue group: BEST PICTURE WINNERS SINCE 2000
These are all films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture since the year 2000, including 'Chicago' and 'Moonlight'.
Purple group: MUSIC GENRES PLUS A LETTER
These are all music genres with an additional letter, such as 'bluest' or 'rocky'.
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.
“chain”
Seems like it belongs to: CONNECT
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A BIKE
while 'chain' can mean a connection, in this context it refers to a bike part
“link”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A BIKE
Actually belongs to: CONNECT
while 'link' can refer to a bike chain, in this context it means a connection
“crash”
Seems like it belongs to: CONNECT
Actually belongs to: BEST PICTURE WINNERS SINCE 2000
while 'crash' can mean a collision, in this context it refers to a film title
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “chain” didn't go with CONNECT
Seems like: CONNECT → Actually: PARTS OF A BIKE
while 'chain' can mean a connection, in this context it refers to a bike part
Why “link” didn't go with PARTS OF A BIKE
Seems like: PARTS OF A BIKE → Actually: CONNECT
while 'link' can refer to a bike chain, in this context it means a connection
Why “crash” didn't go with CONNECT
Seems like: CONNECT → Actually: BEST PICTURE WINNERS SINCE 2000
while 'crash' can mean a collision, in this context it refers to a film title