Green group — INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS
Why is “DIESEL” in the Green group?
Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine
Connections Hints for June 28, 2025 #747
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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 — INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS
Why is “WATT” in the Green group?
James Watt, inventor of the steam engine
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 28, 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.
- HOST
- Definition: a large number of people
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person hosting an event
- SCORE
- Definition: a large number
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical composition or a sports result
- LOAD
- Definition: a large quantity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a burden or a weight
- BOOT
- Definition: a device attached to a vehicle's wheel
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of footwear
Connections #747 explained
Why these words connect (June 28, 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: THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH
These are all objects that a dog can retrieve, often used in dog training and play
Green group: GREAT MANY
These are all phrases used to describe a large number of people or things, often used in informal language
Blue group: POSSIBLE RESULTS OF A TRAFFIC VIOLATION
These are all possible outcomes of a traffic violation, including fines and penalties
Purple group: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS
These are all inventors who made significant contributions to the Industrial Revolution, including the development of new machines and technologies
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.
“HOST”
Seems like it belongs to: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS
Actually belongs to: GREAT MANY
HOST can be mistaken for a person, but in this context it refers to a large number of people
“LOAD”
Seems like it belongs to: POSSIBLE RESULTS OF A TRAFFIC VIOLATION
Actually belongs to: GREAT MANY
LOAD can be mistaken for a traffic fine, but in this context it refers to a large quantity
“BELL”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH
Actually belongs to: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS
BELL can be mistaken for a dog's toy, but in this context it refers to Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOST” didn't go with INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS
Seems like: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS → Actually: GREAT MANY
HOST can be mistaken for a person, but in this context it refers to a large number of people
Why “LOAD” didn't go with POSSIBLE RESULTS OF A TRAFFIC VIOLATION
Seems like: POSSIBLE RESULTS OF A TRAFFIC VIOLATION → Actually: GREAT MANY
LOAD can be mistaken for a traffic fine, but in this context it refers to a large quantity
Why “BELL” didn't go with THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH
Seems like: THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH → Actually: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INVENTORS
BELL can be mistaken for a dog's toy, but in this context it refers to Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone