Green group — ENDING WITH PLAYING CARDS
Why is “LOVELACE” in the Green group?
a surname associated with the card game, likely referring to the Jack of Hearts in a deck
Connections Hints for June 26, 2025 #745
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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 — KINDS OF MACHINES
Why is “ENIGMA” in the Blue group?
a type of machine used for coding, particularly the Enigma machine used during WWII
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 26, 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.
- ENIGMA
- Definition: a type of machine used for coding
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mysterious person or thing
- DRESSING
- Definition: a component of a salad
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of getting dressed
- LOVELACE
- Definition: a surname associated with playing cards
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the computer scientist Ada Lovelace
- HAWKING
- Definition: a surname associated with playing cards
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the physicist Stephen Hawking
Connections #745 explained
Why these words connect (June 26, 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: COMPONENTS OF A SALAD
These are all common components of a salad, including the base, toppings, and dressing.
Green group: KINDS OF MACHINES
These are all types of machines, including those used for coding, sewing, and vending.
Blue group: LEGAL DRAMAS
These are all titles of legal dramas, including TV shows and possibly films.
Purple group: ENDING WITH PLAYING CARDS
These are all surnames that can be associated with playing cards, possibly as characters or references.
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.
“PINBALL”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPONENTS OF A SALAD
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF MACHINES
while pinball machines have flippers, the word is more closely related to machines, not salad components
“DAMAGES”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF MACHINES
Actually belongs to: LEGAL DRAMAS
while machines can cause damage, the word is more closely related to legal dramas, specifically the TV show Damages
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PINBALL” didn't go with COMPONENTS OF A SALAD
Seems like: COMPONENTS OF A SALAD → Actually: KINDS OF MACHINES
while pinball machines have flippers, the word is more closely related to machines, not salad components
Why “DAMAGES” didn't go with KINDS OF MACHINES
Seems like: KINDS OF MACHINES → Actually: LEGAL DRAMAS
while machines can cause damage, the word is more closely related to legal dramas, specifically the TV show Damages