Purple group — ___ GLASS GLASSWARE
Why is “COLLINS” in the Purple group?
a type of glassware, typically used for serving cocktails
Connections Hints for June 23, 2025 #742
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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 — FICTION CATEGORIES
Why is “SPECULATIVE” in the Green group?
a genre of fiction that explores hypothetical or imaginary worlds
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 23, 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.
- FAREWELL
- Definition: a title of an Ernest Hemingway book
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a goodbye or a departure
- OLD
- Definition: part of a Hemingway title
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including aged or antique
- SUN
- Definition: part of a Hemingway title
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the star or a sunny day
- SHOT
- Definition: a type of glassware
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a photograph or a vaccination
Connections #742 explained
Why these words connect (June 23, 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: KINDS OF JEANS
These are all types of jeans, including boyfriend, flare, mom, and skinny styles, which are popular among consumers
Green group: FICTION CATEGORIES
These are all categories of fiction, including historical, literary, speculative, and young adult, which are commonly used in bookstores and libraries
Blue group: WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES
These are all words from titles of books written by Ernest Hemingway, including The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms
Purple group: ___ GLASS GLASSWARE
These are all types of glassware, including cocktail, collins, old fashioned, and shot glasses, which are commonly used in bars and restaurants
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.
“OLD”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF JEANS
Actually belongs to: WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES
while 'old' can describe a style of jeans, in this context it refers to a Hemingway title
“SKINNY”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF JEANS
while 'skinny' can be an adjective, in this context it refers to a style of jeans
“SHOT”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES
Actually belongs to: ___ GLASS GLASSWARE
while 'shot' can be a noun or a verb, in this context it refers to a type of glassware
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “OLD” didn't go with KINDS OF JEANS
Seems like: KINDS OF JEANS → Actually: WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES
while 'old' can describe a style of jeans, in this context it refers to a Hemingway title
Why “SKINNY” didn't go with WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES
Seems like: WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES → Actually: KINDS OF JEANS
while 'skinny' can be an adjective, in this context it refers to a style of jeans
Why “SHOT” didn't go with WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES
Seems like: WORDS IN HEMINGWAY TITLES → Actually: ___ GLASS GLASSWARE
while 'shot' can be a noun or a verb, in this context it refers to a type of glassware