Yellow group — DENTAL ADDITIONS
Why is “VENEER” in the Yellow group?
a thin layer of material, such as wood or plastic, applied to a surface
Connections Hints for June 30, 2025 #749
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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 — METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT
Why is “WHIRLWIND” in the Blue group?
a rotating column of air that touches the ground, or a situation that is intense and chaotic
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 30, 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.
- jet
- Definition: a stream of fluid or gas, or a type of airplane
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of airplane and a stream of fluid
- drive
- Definition: to operate a vehicle, or a type of road
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including operating a vehicle and a type of road
- highway
- Definition: a main road, especially one that connects major towns or cities
- Why it's tricky: could be mistaken for a type of road in a David Lynch title
- peaks
- Definition: the highest points of something, or a TV show title
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including the highest points of something and a TV show title
Connections #749 explained
Why these words connect (June 30, 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: DENTAL ADDITIONS
These are all types of dental restorations or additions, including a bridge, crown, filling, and veneer, which are used to repair or improve teeth.
Green group: METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT
These are all metaphors used to describe dramatic and chaotic events, including a circus, roller coaster, soap opera, and whirlwind, which evoke feelings of excitement, turmoil, and unpredictability.
Blue group: SECOND WORDS IN DAVID LYNCH TITLES
These are all second words from titles of films directed by David Lynch, including Drive, Highway, Peaks, and Velvet, which are all part of the titles of his notable works.
Purple group: WHAT “JET” MIGHT REFER TO
These are all possible meanings of the word 'jet', including an airplane, the color black, a hot tub nozzle, and an NFL player, which demonstrate the versatility of the term.
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.
“BLACK”
Seems like it belongs to: METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT
Actually belongs to: WHAT “JET” MIGHT REFER TO
could be mistaken for a metaphor, but is actually a type of jet
“DRIVE”
Seems like it belongs to: METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT
Actually belongs to: SECOND WORDS IN DAVID LYNCH TITLES
could be mistaken for a metaphor, but is actually a word in a David Lynch title
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLACK” didn't go with METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT
Seems like: METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT → Actually: WHAT “JET” MIGHT REFER TO
could be mistaken for a metaphor, but is actually a type of jet
Why “DRIVE” didn't go with METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT
Seems like: METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT → Actually: SECOND WORDS IN DAVID LYNCH TITLES
could be mistaken for a metaphor, but is actually a word in a David Lynch title