Green group — DOGS OF THE SCREEN
Why is “HOOCH” in the Green group?
a dog from the movie 'Turner & Hooch', a detective comedy film
Connections Hints for June 14, 2025 #733
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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 — DOGS OF THE SCREEN
Why is “TOTO” in the Green group?
a dog from 'The Wizard of Oz', a classic fantasy film
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 14, 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.
- ICON
- Definition: a person or thing regarded as a symbol of a particular quality
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a symbol or image on a computer screen
- LEGEND
- Definition: a person who is very famous or well-known
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a story or myth, or a key on a map
- ASTRO
- Definition: a dog from a cartoon or movie
- Why it's tricky: also refers to something related to space or astronomy
- BLUE
- Definition: a type of dog, such as a Blue Heeler
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a color or a feeling of sadness
Connections #733 explained
Why these words connect (June 14, 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: GODDESS
These are all words used to describe a famous or influential woman, such as a queen or a legend.
Green group: ELEMENTS OF A CLASSIC “MOM” TATTOO
These are all common elements found in a classic 'mom' tattoo, often featuring the word 'mom' and other symbols.
Blue group: DOGS OF THE SCREEN
These are all names of famous dogs from movies or TV shows, such as Astro from 'The Jetsons' or Toto from 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Purple group: ___ TERRIER
These are all breeds of terrier dogs, such as the Boston Terrier or the Bull Terrier.
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.
“BLUE”
Seems like it belongs to: GODDESS
Actually belongs to: DOGS OF THE SCREEN
while 'blue' can be an adjective to describe something, in this context it refers to a type of dog
“LEGEND”
Seems like it belongs to: DOGS OF THE SCREEN
Actually belongs to: GODDESS
although 'legend' can refer to a famous dog, in this context it refers to a famous person
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLUE” didn't go with GODDESS
Seems like: GODDESS → Actually: DOGS OF THE SCREEN
while 'blue' can be an adjective to describe something, in this context it refers to a type of dog
Why “LEGEND” didn't go with DOGS OF THE SCREEN
Seems like: DOGS OF THE SCREEN → Actually: GODDESS
although 'legend' can refer to a famous dog, in this context it refers to a famous person