Green group — IMAGERY IN MAGRITTE PAINTINGS
Why is “BOWLER” in the Green group?
a type of hat, often depicted in Magritte's surrealist artwork
Connections Hints for June 4, 2025 #723
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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 — PARTS OF A SONG
Why is “REFRAIN” in the Yellow group?
a repeated phrase or section in a song, often providing contrast
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 4, 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.
- HOOK
- Definition: a short, memorable musical phrase
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fishing hook or a curved blow in boxing
- ROOT
- Definition: to cheer or support
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the base of a plant or a mathematical operation
- RUNNER
- Definition: a long, narrow piece of fabric or carpet
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who runs or a device that runs a program
- CONSOLE
- Definition: a table or cabinet in an entryway
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gaming console or a device for controlling equipment
Connections #723 explained
Why these words connect (June 4, 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: PARTS OF A SONG
These are all elements that make up a song, including the bridge, chorus, hook, and refrain, which work together to create a cohesive musical piece.
Green group: SUPPORT AUDIBLY
These are all ways to express support or encouragement, such as cheering, clapping, rooting, or whistling, which can be done in various settings like sports or concerts.
Blue group: THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY
These are all objects that can be found in an entryway, such as a bench, coat rack, console, or runner, which serve various purposes like providing a place to sit or store items.
Purple group: IMAGERY IN MAGRITTE PAINTINGS
These are all images that appear in the surrealist artwork of René Magritte, including apples, bowlers, clouds, and pipes, which are often used to challenge reality and perception.
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.
“PIPE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY
Actually belongs to: IMAGERY IN MAGRITTE PAINTINGS
while a pipe can be found in an entryway, in this context it refers to Magritte's famous painting 'The Treachery of Images'
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A SONG
a hook can refer to a device for hanging items, but in this context it's a musical term
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIPE” didn't go with THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY
Seems like: THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY → Actually: IMAGERY IN MAGRITTE PAINTINGS
while a pipe can be found in an entryway, in this context it refers to Magritte's famous painting 'The Treachery of Images'
Why “HOOK” didn't go with THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY
Seems like: THINGS IN AN ENTRYWAY → Actually: PARTS OF A SONG
a hook can refer to a device for hanging items, but in this context it's a musical term