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Hints for Connections #684
Use these clues from least to most direct; the complete groups are in the spoiler section below.
- Yellow: Think of flavors you might find in chewing gum.
- Green: These can be a beginning or set something in motion.
- Blue: Look for classic song titles associated with the Great American Songbook.
- Purple: Each word can come before “TUBE”; the missing word rhymes with “cube.”
Answers for April 25, 2025 (spoilers)
The solution for game #684 is:
| Color | Category | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | GUM FLAVORS | BUBBLEGUM, CINNAMON, MENTHOL, WINTERGREEN |
| Green | STARTING POINT | CATALYST, LAUNCHPAD, SPARK, SPRINGBOARD |
| Blue | GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SONGS | AUTUMN LEAVES, SUMMERTIME, UNFORGETTABLE, WITCHCRAFT |
| Purple | ___ TUBE | FALLOPIAN, INNER, TEST, VACUUM |
How the groups connect
Yellow: GUM FLAVORS
BUBBLEGUM, CINNAMON, MENTHOL, and WINTERGREEN are flavors associated with chewing gum.
Green: STARTING POINT
CATALYST, LAUNCHPAD, SPARK, and SPRINGBOARD can each describe something that starts or enables progress.
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Blue: GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SONGS
AUTUMN LEAVES, SUMMERTIME, UNFORGETTABLE, and WITCHCRAFT are song titles associated with the Great American Songbook. The category is based on the titles; it does not mean all four share one performer.
Purple: ___ TUBE
Put TUBE after each word to get FALLOPIAN TUBE, INNER TUBE, TEST TUBE, and VACUUM TUBE.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What Connections asks you to do
Connections presents sixteen words and asks you to sort them into four groups of four that share a theme. Some themes rely on familiar language, while others call for lateral or abstract thinking. Puzzle #684 is the April 25, 2025 edition, not an undated indication of today’s puzzle.
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