Green group — STARTS OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Why is “LUXE” in the Green group?
a prefix referring to luxury, also the start of the country Luxembourg
Connections Hints for June 21, 2025 #740
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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 — STARTS OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Why is “MALT” in the Green group?
a type of grain, also the start of the country Malta
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 21, 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.
- SOLID
- Definition: having a strong and stable structure
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a three-dimensional shape
- HOUSE
- Definition: a building for human habitation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a company or organization
- FIRM
- Definition: a business organization
- Why it's tricky: can also mean strong and unshakeable
- PORT
- Definition: a location on a coast or shore
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of wine
Connections #740 explained
Why these words connect (June 21, 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: STOCKY
These words all describe something as having a strong and sturdy build, often referring to physical objects or people.
Green group: COMPANY
These words all refer to a business or organization, often used interchangeably in a corporate context.
Blue group: APPLE PRODUCTS
These words all refer to types of apples or products made from apples, showcasing the diversity of the fruit.
Purple group: STARTS OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
These words all represent the starting letters or prefixes of various European countries, highlighting the diversity of the continent.
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.
“BRANDY”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPANY
Actually belongs to: APPLE PRODUCTS
Brandy is a type of apple, but it can also be a company name
“HOUSE”
Seems like it belongs to: STOCKY
Actually belongs to: COMPANY
A house can be a physical structure, but it can also refer to a company or organization
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BRANDY” didn't go with COMPANY
Seems like: COMPANY → Actually: APPLE PRODUCTS
Brandy is a type of apple, but it can also be a company name
Why “HOUSE” didn't go with STOCKY
Seems like: STOCKY → Actually: COMPANY
A house can be a physical structure, but it can also refer to a company or organization