Purple group — BODY PART PLUS A STARTING LETTER
Why is “RANKLE” in the Purple group?
a type of sore or ulcer, also a verb meaning to cause irritation
Connections Hints for June 18, 2025 #737
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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 — CONTENTS OF A POD
Why is “ASTRONAUT” in the Green group?
a person who travels in space, also a type of job or profession
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 18, 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.
- SMACK
- Definition: a loud, sharp noise
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of kiss or a strong flavor
- WHALE
- Definition: a large marine mammal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who spends a lot of money
- RANKLE
- Definition: to cause irritation or resentment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of sore or ulcer
- PEA
- Definition: a small, green seed pod
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of legume or a small, rounded shape
Connections #737 explained
Why these words connect (June 18, 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: QUALITIES OF A RAINY DAY
These words all describe typical characteristics of a rainy day, often associated with overcast skies and precipitation.
Green group: SQUARELY
These words all convey a sense of exactness or directness, often used to describe something that is precisely aligned or positioned.
Blue group: CONTENTS OF A POD
These words all describe items or objects that can be found inside a pod, which can refer to a variety of containers or enclosures.
Purple group: BODY PART PLUS A STARTING LETTER
These words all consist of a body part combined with a starting letter, often used to create a new word or phrase.
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.
“SHIP”
Seems like it belongs to: CONTENTS OF A POD
Actually belongs to: BODY PART PLUS A STARTING LETTER
SHIP seems like it could be a type of pod, but it's actually a body part (hip) with a starting letter
“WHALE”
Seems like it belongs to: QUALITIES OF A RAINY DAY
Actually belongs to: CONTENTS OF A POD
WHALE seems like it could be a quality of a rainy day, but it's actually a type of content in a pod
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SHIP” didn't go with CONTENTS OF A POD
Seems like: CONTENTS OF A POD → Actually: BODY PART PLUS A STARTING LETTER
SHIP seems like it could be a type of pod, but it's actually a body part (hip) with a starting letter
Why “WHALE” didn't go with QUALITIES OF A RAINY DAY
Seems like: QUALITIES OF A RAINY DAY → Actually: CONTENTS OF A POD
WHALE seems like it could be a quality of a rainy day, but it's actually a type of content in a pod