Blue group — ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES
Why is “ACUPUNCTURING” in the Blue group?
a medical practice involving the insertion of needles into the body
Connections Hints for June 12, 2025 #731
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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 — ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES
Why is “WRESTLING” in the Blue group?
a sport involving physical combat, sometimes involving pins or holds
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 12, 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.
- MISSING
- Definition: lacking a title, as in 'missing a title of honor'
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'not present' or 'lacking'
- DOCTORING
- Definition: giving someone a title of doctor
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'editing' or 'manipulating'
- LORDING
- Definition: acting like a lord, or giving someone a title of lord
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'dominating' or 'ruling over'
- SIRING
- Definition: addressing someone with the title of sir
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'fathering' or 'begetting'
Connections #731 explained
Why these words connect (June 12, 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: GETTING COZY
These words all describe ways of showing physical affection, often in a romantic or intimate setting. They involve close physical contact and are often used to describe tender or loving interactions.
Green group: GOSSIPING
These words all describe ways of sharing information, often in a casual or informal setting. They involve talking or discussing something, often with a sense of excitement or intrigue.
Blue group: ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES
These words all describe activities that involve the use of pins or needles, often in a creative or practical context. They require a level of skill and precision, and can be used for a variety of purposes.
Purple group: STARTING WITH TITLES
These words all describe titles or forms of address, often used to show respect or deference. They are used to acknowledge someone's status or position, and can be used in a variety of formal or informal contexts.
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.
“WHISPERING”
Seems like it belongs to: GETTING COZY
Actually belongs to: GOSSIPING
whispering can be a way of sharing secrets, but it's more closely related to gossiping than physical affection
“CUDDLING”
Seems like it belongs to: ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES
Actually belongs to: GETTING COZY
cuddling involves physical closeness, but not necessarily with pins or needles
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WHISPERING” didn't go with GETTING COZY
Seems like: GETTING COZY → Actually: GOSSIPING
whispering can be a way of sharing secrets, but it's more closely related to gossiping than physical affection
Why “CUDDLING” didn't go with ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES
Seems like: ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES → Actually: GETTING COZY
cuddling involves physical closeness, but not necessarily with pins or needles