Yellow group — INFORMANT
Why is “CANARY” in the Yellow group?
a person who informs on someone, especially to the authorities
Connections Hints for July 7, 2025 #756
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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 — BIG IMPRESSION
Why is “SPLASH” in the Green group?
a big impression or effect, especially in the media
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 7, 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.
- LEAK
- Definition: a person who reveals confidential information
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a hole or crack in a container
- MARK
- Definition: a noticeable effect or impression
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a symbol or sign
- SOURCE
- Definition: a person who provides information
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the origin of something
- IMPACT
- Definition: a strong impression or effect
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical collision
Connections #756 explained
Why these words connect (July 7, 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: INFORMANT
These are all terms for people who reveal confidential information, often to the authorities
Green group: BIG IMPRESSION
These are all terms for making a big impression or effect, often in a dramatic or attention-grabbing way
Blue group: BASKETBALL MOVES
These are all common moves or actions in the game of basketball
Purple group: TOP ___
These are all common phrases that start with 'TOP', often used in everyday language
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.
“BLOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: BIG IMPRESSION
Actually belongs to: BASKETBALL MOVES
BLOCK seems like it could fit in BIG IMPRESSION, but it's actually a basketball move
“MARK”
Seems like it belongs to: BASKETBALL MOVES
Actually belongs to: BIG IMPRESSION
MARK seems like it could fit in BASKETBALL MOVES, but it's actually a term for a noticeable effect
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLOCK” didn't go with BIG IMPRESSION
Seems like: BIG IMPRESSION → Actually: BASKETBALL MOVES
BLOCK seems like it could fit in BIG IMPRESSION, but it's actually a basketball move
Why “MARK” didn't go with BASKETBALL MOVES
Seems like: BASKETBALL MOVES → Actually: BIG IMPRESSION
MARK seems like it could fit in BASKETBALL MOVES, but it's actually a term for a noticeable effect