Green group — WAYS TO DENOTE A CITATION
Why is “DAGGER” in the Green group?
a typographical symbol used to denote a citation or footnote
Connections Hints for June 11, 2025 #730
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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
▼Blue group — CEREAL MASCOTS
Why is “LEPRECHAUN” in the Blue group?
a small mythical creature, also a mascot for Lucky Charms cereal
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 11, 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.
- COUNT
- Definition: a title of nobility, also a vampire count from Sesame Street
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a mathematical term and a noble title
- ELVES
- Definition: small mythical creatures, also a brand of cereal
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including mythical creatures and a cereal brand
- NUMBER
- Definition: a numerical value, also a way to denote a citation
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a numerical value and a citation marker
- PARENS
- Definition: parentheses, used to denote a citation or provide additional information
- Why it's tricky: technical term that may be unfamiliar to some solvers
Connections #730 explained
Why these words connect (June 11, 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: BOAST
These words are all synonyms for boasting or being proud, including words like 'bluster' and 'strut' that imply a sense of arrogance or showiness.
Green group: ARC-SHAPED THINGS
These words are all things that are shaped like an arc, including a banana, an eyebrow, a flight path, and a rainbow, all of which have a curved or bent shape.
Blue group: CEREAL MASCOTS
These words are all mascots for popular breakfast cereals, including the Count from Sesame Street, the elves from Keebler, the leprechaun from Lucky Charms, and the rooster from Corn Flakes.
Purple group: WAYS TO DENOTE A CITATION
These words are all ways to denote a citation or reference, including asterisks, daggers, numbers, and parentheses, all of which are used to provide additional information or credit a source.
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.
“ROOSTER”
Seems like it belongs to: BOAST
Actually belongs to: CEREAL MASCOTS
while a rooster may be proud, it is actually a mascot for a cereal brand
“SHOW OFF”
Seems like it belongs to: CEREAL MASCOTS
Actually belongs to: BOAST
while a cereal mascot may show off, the phrase 'show off' is actually a synonym for boast
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ROOSTER” didn't go with BOAST
Seems like: BOAST → Actually: CEREAL MASCOTS
while a rooster may be proud, it is actually a mascot for a cereal brand
Why “SHOW OFF” didn't go with CEREAL MASCOTS
Seems like: CEREAL MASCOTS → Actually: BOAST
while a cereal mascot may show off, the phrase 'show off' is actually a synonym for boast