Purple group — JOHNS
Why is “CANDY” in the Purple group?
John Candy, a Canadian actor and comedian
Connections Hints for July 8, 2025 #757
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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
▼Purple group — JOHNS
Why is “CARPENTER” in the Purple group?
John Carpenter, an American film director and composer
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 8, 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.
- BENCH
- Definition: a piece of furniture for sitting
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sports team's reserve players
- KEY
- Definition: a device for operating a lock
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a crucial element or a musical instrument
- LEGEND
- Definition: a famous or mythical person
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a key or explanation on a map or chart
- SCALE
- Definition: a device for measuring weight
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a series of musical notes or a ratio of size
Connections #757 explained
Why these words connect (July 8, 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: LIAISON
These words all describe types of romantic relationships or affairs, often used to describe a connection between two people.
Green group: SEEN IN A LOCKER ROOM
These words all describe objects or fixtures commonly found in a locker room, such as a bench or a mirror.
Blue group: SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS
These words all describe methods or devices used to gain access to a secure area or system, such as a code or a key.
Purple group: JOHNS
These words all describe famous individuals with the first name John, such as John Candy or John Legend.
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.
“THING”
Seems like it belongs to: SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS
Actually belongs to: LIAISON
while 'thing' can be a vague term, in this context it refers to a romantic affair or relationship
“KEY”
Seems like it belongs to: SEEN IN A LOCKER ROOM
Actually belongs to: SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS
while a key can be found in a locker room, in this context it refers to a device for operating a lock or a crucial element
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “THING” didn't go with SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS
Seems like: SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS → Actually: LIAISON
while 'thing' can be a vague term, in this context it refers to a romantic affair or relationship
Why “KEY” didn't go with SEEN IN A LOCKER ROOM
Seems like: SEEN IN A LOCKER ROOM → Actually: SOMETHING ENTERED FOR ACCESS
while a key can be found in a locker room, in this context it refers to a device for operating a lock or a crucial element