Blue group — WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
Why is “RASP” in the Blue group?
a woodworking tool used to shape or smooth wood
Connections Hints for June 25, 2025 #744
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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
▼Purple group — BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
Why is “CRAN” in the Purple group?
a type of bird, specifically the crane without the last letter
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 25, 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.
- HERO
- Definition: a type of bird, specifically the heron
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a person of great bravery
- PLANE
- Definition: a woodworking tool used to smooth surfaces
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a type of aircraft
- RAVE
- Definition: a type of bird, specifically the raven without the last letter
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a type of enthusiastic review or a type of party
- JACK
- Definition: a type of cheese
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a playing card or a device for lifting heavy objects
Connections #744 explained
Why these words connect (June 25, 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 CHEESES
These are all types of cheese, including blue cheese, goat cheese, and Swiss cheese.
Green group: BEVERAGE SELF-SERVICE ITEMS
These are all items you might find at a self-service beverage station, including cups, lids, and straws.
Blue group: WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
These are all hand tools used in woodworking, including chisels, planes, and saws.
Purple group: BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
These are all types of birds with the last letter removed, including crane, flamingo, heron, and raven.
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.
“HERO”
Seems like it belongs to: WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
Actually belongs to: BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
The word 'hero' seems like it could be a type of tool, but it's actually a type of bird.
“PLANE”
Seems like it belongs to: BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
Actually belongs to: WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
The word 'plane' seems like it could be a type of bird, but it's actually a woodworking tool.
“JACK”
Seems like it belongs to: WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF CHEESES
The word 'jack' seems like it could be a type of tool, but it's actually a type of cheese.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HERO” didn't go with WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
Seems like: WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS → Actually: BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
The word 'hero' seems like it could be a type of tool, but it's actually a type of bird.
Why “PLANE” didn't go with BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
Seems like: BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER → Actually: WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
The word 'plane' seems like it could be a type of bird, but it's actually a woodworking tool.
Why “JACK” didn't go with WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS
Seems like: WOODWORKING HAND TOOLS → Actually: KINDS OF CHEESES
The word 'jack' seems like it could be a type of tool, but it's actually a type of cheese.