Yellow group — PRECIPICE
Why is “CUSP” in the Yellow group?
a point of transition, like the brink of something
Connections Hints for June 5, 2025 #724
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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 — WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
Why is “SPOILER” in the Green group?
a car part that improves airflow, often for racing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 5, 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.
- EVE
- Definition: the day before a special day or holiday
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including the first woman in the Bible
- CROW
- Definition: Sheryl Crow, American singer-songwriter
- Why it's tricky: common bird species with the same name
- APPLE
- Definition: Fiona Apple, American singer-songwriter
- Why it's tricky: common fruit and technology company with the same name
- SUMMER
- Definition: Donna Summer, American singer
- Why it's tricky: season of the year with the same name
Connections #724 explained
Why these words connect (June 5, 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: PRECIPICE
These words all describe a point of transition or a critical moment, like being on the brink of something.
Green group: PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
These words all describe common tools and equipment used in plumbing, like pipes and plungers.
Blue group: WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
These words all describe car parts that can be modified or added to a car's exterior, like bumpers and spoilers.
Purple group: BEST FEMALE ROCK PERFORMANCE GRAMMY WINNERS
These words all describe female singers who have won the Grammy award for Best Female Rock Performance, like Fiona Apple and Sheryl Crow.
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: PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
while pipes are used in plumbing, a pipe can also refer to an exhaust pipe on a car
“RIM”
Seems like it belongs to: PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
a rim can refer to a car wheel rim, not just a plumbing fixture
“SNAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
Actually belongs to: PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
a snake can refer to a plumbing tool, not just a car part
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 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
Seems like: PLUMBING EQUIPMENT → Actually: WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
while pipes are used in plumbing, a pipe can also refer to an exhaust pipe on a car
Why “RIM” didn't go with PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
Seems like: PLUMBING EQUIPMENT → Actually: WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
a rim can refer to a car wheel rim, not just a plumbing fixture
Why “SNAKE” didn't go with WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR
Seems like: WAYS TO MODIFY A CAR'S EXTERIOR → Actually: PLUMBING EQUIPMENT
a snake can refer to a plumbing tool, not just a car part