Green group — “SESAME STREET” FIGURES
Why is “GROUCH” in the Green group?
a character from Sesame Street, known for living in a trash can
Connections Hints for June 27, 2025 #746
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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 — ___ BROTHERS
Why is “CHEMICAL” in the Purple group?
part of the name of a music group, the Chemical Brothers
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 27, 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.
- BIRD
- Definition: a character from Sesame Street
- Why it's tricky: could be a type of animal
- COUNT
- Definition: a character from Sesame Street
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a title of nobility
- CHEMICAL
- Definition: part of the name of a music group
- Why it's tricky: typically refers to a substance or reaction
- BLOOD
- Definition: part of the name of a music group or a familial relationship
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a bodily fluid
Connections #746 explained
Why these words connect (June 27, 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: IN FASHION
These words are all terms used to describe something that is currently popular or in style, often used in the context of fashion or culture.
Green group: PARTS OF AN ANGEL COSTUME
These words are all components of a traditional angel costume, often depicted in art and popular culture.
Blue group: “SESAME STREET” FIGURES
These words are all names of popular characters from the classic children's television show Sesame Street.
Purple group: ___ BROTHERS
These words are all prefixes to the names of well-known groups of brothers, including music groups and comedic duos.
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.
“BIRD”
Seems like it belongs to: IN FASHION
Actually belongs to: “SESAME STREET” FIGURES
while 'bird' can be a fashion term, in this context it refers to a Sesame Street character
“HARP”
Seems like it belongs to: IN FASHION
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF AN ANGEL COSTUME
while 'harp' can be a fashionable instrument, in this context it refers to an angel's instrument
“MONSTER”
Seems like it belongs to: IN FASHION
Actually belongs to: “SESAME STREET” FIGURES
while 'monster' can be a fashion term, in this context it refers to a Sesame Street character
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BIRD” didn't go with IN FASHION
Seems like: IN FASHION → Actually: “SESAME STREET” FIGURES
while 'bird' can be a fashion term, in this context it refers to a Sesame Street character
Why “HARP” didn't go with IN FASHION
Seems like: IN FASHION → Actually: PARTS OF AN ANGEL COSTUME
while 'harp' can be a fashionable instrument, in this context it refers to an angel's instrument
Why “MONSTER” didn't go with IN FASHION
Seems like: IN FASHION → Actually: “SESAME STREET” FIGURES
while 'monster' can be a fashion term, in this context it refers to a Sesame Street character