Yellow group — SLANG FOR COFFEE
Why is “ROCKET FUEL” in the Yellow group?
a slang term for coffee, likely due to its energizing effects
Connections Hints for June 15, 2025 #734
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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 — "AW, HECK!"
Why is “CRUD” in the Blue group?
a mild expletive, used to express frustration or disappointment
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 15, 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.
- POP
- Definition: a burst or explosion, a father, or a popular thing
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings that could mislead solvers
- MUD
- Definition: a type of coffee
- Why it's tricky: not the typical meaning of mud
- ROCKET FUEL
- Definition: a slang term for coffee
- Why it's tricky: not literally fuel for rockets
- CRUD
- Definition: a mild expletive
- Why it's tricky: not the typical meaning of crud
Connections #734 explained
Why these words connect (June 15, 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: SLANG FOR COFFEE
These are all slang terms used to refer to coffee, often used in informal settings or by coffee enthusiasts. They are all connected by their relation to the popular beverage.
Green group: "AW, HECK!"
These are all mild expletives used to express frustration or disappointment, often in place of stronger words. They are all connected by their use as euphemisms.
Blue group: CONSIDERATIONS FOR MOVIE RATINGS
These are all factors that are considered when determining a movie's rating, such as the amount of violence, language, or nudity. They are all connected by their relation to the movie rating system.
Purple group: WHAT "POP" MIGHT MEAN
These are all possible meanings of the word POP, including a burst or explosion, a father, or a popular thing. They are all connected by their relation to the word POP.
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.
“ACTION”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR COFFEE
Actually belongs to: CONSIDERATIONS FOR MOVIE RATINGS
ACTION seems like a type of coffee, but it's actually a consideration for movie ratings
“POPULAR”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR COFFEE
Actually belongs to: WHAT "POP" MIGHT MEAN
POPULAR seems like a type of coffee, but it's actually a meaning of the word POP
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ACTION” didn't go with SLANG FOR COFFEE
Seems like: SLANG FOR COFFEE → Actually: CONSIDERATIONS FOR MOVIE RATINGS
ACTION seems like a type of coffee, but it's actually a consideration for movie ratings
Why “POPULAR” didn't go with SLANG FOR COFFEE
Seems like: SLANG FOR COFFEE → Actually: WHAT "POP" MIGHT MEAN
POPULAR seems like a type of coffee, but it's actually a meaning of the word POP