Blue group — CRIME ORGANIZATION
Why is “SYNDICATE” in the Blue group?
a group of people or companies working together, especially in a criminal organization
Connections Hints for June 9, 2025 #728
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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
▼Purple group — SPELLING BEE RANKS MINUS A LETTER
Why is “MAZING” in the Purple group?
amazing, but with one letter removed
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 9, 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.
- RING
- Definition: a group of people working together, especially in a criminal organization
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular band or a sound
- BOOK
- Definition: to reserve or schedule something in advance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a written or printed work
- FAMILY
- Definition: a group of people related by blood or marriage, or a crime organization
- Why it's tricky: can have multiple meanings depending on context
- SAVE
- Definition: to keep or preserve something, or a keyboard shortcut command
- Why it's tricky: can have multiple meanings depending on context
Connections #728 explained
Why these words connect (June 9, 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: KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDS
These are all common keyboard shortcut commands used in computer applications, including editing and file management.
Green group: SECURE IN ADVANCE
These are all ways to secure or book something in advance, such as a reservation or an order.
Blue group: CRIME ORGANIZATION
These are all terms used to describe groups of people involved in organized crime, such as a crew or a syndicate.
Purple group: SPELLING BEE RANKS MINUS A LETTER
These are all words related to the game of Spelling Bee, but with one letter removed from each word.
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.
“ORDER”
Seems like it belongs to: KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDS
Actually belongs to: SECURE IN ADVANCE
while 'order' can be a keyboard shortcut command, in this context it means to secure or book something in advance
“PRINT”
Seems like it belongs to: CRIME ORGANIZATION
Actually belongs to: KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDS
while 'print' can be a verb related to publishing or media, in this context it is a keyboard shortcut command
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ORDER” didn't go with KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDS
Seems like: KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDS → Actually: SECURE IN ADVANCE
while 'order' can be a keyboard shortcut command, in this context it means to secure or book something in advance
Why “PRINT” didn't go with CRIME ORGANIZATION
Seems like: CRIME ORGANIZATION → Actually: KEYBOARD SHORTCUT COMMANDS
while 'print' can be a verb related to publishing or media, in this context it is a keyboard shortcut command