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Connections Hints for July 3, 2025 #752

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Tricky Words in Today's Connections

Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle

Green group — FARMERS’ THINGS

Why is “ALMANAC” in the Green group?

an annual publication containing information on weather, astronomy, and other topics relevant to farmers

Green group — FARMERS’ THINGS

Why is “TAN” in the Green group?

a type of leather or a farmer's skin color, resulting from prolonged sun exposure

Word definitions

Tricky words in today's Connections (July 3, 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.

CONTACT
Definition: a means of communication or interaction
Why it's tricky: can refer to both physical and verbal communication
POSITION
Definition: a location or role in a team
Why it's tricky: can refer to both athletic and general contexts
MARKET
Definition: a place where goods are sold, especially by farmers
Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical location and an economic concept
TAN
Definition: a type of leather or a farmer's skin color
Why it's tricky: has multiple unrelated meanings

Connections #752 explained

Why these words connect (July 3, 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: CORRESPONDENCE

These are all terms related to communication or interaction between individuals or groups, including formal and informal exchanges.

Green group: AIRPORT BOARD INFO

These are all terms related to information displayed on airport boards, including flight details and travel information.

Blue group: PRO ATHLETE DATA

These are all terms related to information about professional athletes, including their background, team, and performance.

Purple group: FARMERS’ THINGS

These are all terms related to things that farmers use, need, or are associated with, including tools, resources, and publications.

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.

FLIGHT

Seems like it belongs to: CORRESPONDENCE

Actually belongs to: AIRPORT BOARD INFO

while 'flight' can imply a sense of correspondence or communication, it actually refers to air travel in this context

NUMBER

Seems like it belongs to: AIRPORT BOARD INFO

Actually belongs to: PRO ATHLETE DATA

while 'number' can refer to a flight number, it actually refers to an athlete's jersey number in this context

Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained

These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.

Why “FLIGHT” didn't go with CORRESPONDENCE

Seems like: CORRESPONDENCE → Actually: AIRPORT BOARD INFO

while 'flight' can imply a sense of correspondence or communication, it actually refers to air travel in this context

Why “NUMBER” didn't go with AIRPORT BOARD INFO

Seems like: AIRPORT BOARD INFO → Actually: PRO ATHLETE DATA

while 'number' can refer to a flight number, it actually refers to an athlete's jersey number in this context

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