Yellow group — WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
Why is “CADDY” in the Yellow group?
a person who carries golf clubs for a player
Connections Hints for May 30, 2025 #718
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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
▼Yellow group — WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
Why is “RADIO” in the Yellow group?
an electronic device for receiving sound broadcasts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 30, 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.
- BAT
- Definition: a flying mammal or a sports equipment
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be an animal or a sports term
- STAFF
- Definition: a group of employees or a walking stick
- Why it's tricky: can refer to people or an object
- ROLL
- Definition: a cylindrical shape or a verb meaning to move
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be a noun or a verb
- SHACK
- Definition: a small, simple building
- Why it's tricky: can be part of different phrases and expressions
Connections #718 explained
Why these words connect (May 30, 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: RODS
These are all types of rods, including a bat used in sports and a staff used for walking
Green group: THEY'RE ON A ROLL!
These are all types of items that come in rolls, including foil used for wrapping and tape used for sticking
Blue group: COMMON SWAG ITEMS
These are all types of items commonly given away as swag, including hats and water bottles
Purple group: WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
These are all words that can come before 'shack' in a phrase, including 'caddy' and 'radio'
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.
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
Actually belongs to: RODS
although 'stick' can be part of a phrase with 'shack', it belongs to the RODS category due to its meaning as a thin branch
“TEE”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
Actually belongs to: COMMON SWAG ITEMS
although 'tee' can be part of a phrase, it belongs to the COMMON SWAG ITEMS category due to its meaning as a type of shirt
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STICK” didn't go with WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
Seems like: WORDS BEFORE “SHACK” → Actually: RODS
although 'stick' can be part of a phrase with 'shack', it belongs to the RODS category due to its meaning as a thin branch
Why “TEE” didn't go with WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
Seems like: WORDS BEFORE “SHACK” → Actually: COMMON SWAG ITEMS
although 'tee' can be part of a phrase, it belongs to the COMMON SWAG ITEMS category due to its meaning as a type of shirt