Blue group — ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "CLIP"
Why is “PARSNIP” in the Blue group?
a type of root vegetable, included due to its ending 'nip', a synonym for 'clip'
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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 — ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "CLIP"
Why is “WALLOP” in the Blue group?
to hit or defeat heavily, included due to its ending 'lop', a synonym for 'clip'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 9, 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.
- BASE
- Definition: the lowest part of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a military base or a base in chemistry
- RING
- Definition: to make a doorbell sound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular piece of jewelry
- FOOT
- Definition: the lowest part of a leg or a mountain
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of measurement
- FOUNDATION
- Definition: the lowest part of a building
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a charitable organization
- CONNECTICUT
- Definition: a US state
- Why it's tricky: ends with 'cut', a synonym for 'clip'
Connections #758 explained
Why these words connect (July 9, 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: LOWEST PART
These words all refer to the lowest part of an object or a structure, such as the base of a mountain or the foundation of a building.
Green group: KINDS OF SOCKS
These words all refer to different types of socks, such as ankle socks or dress socks.
Blue group: THINGS YOU DO AT SOMEONE'S FRONT DOOR
These words all refer to actions you might take when arriving at someone's front door, such as knocking or ringing the doorbell.
Purple group: ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "CLIP"
These words all end with synonyms for 'clip', such as 'nip' or 'lop', which are words that mean to cut or clip something.
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.
“BASE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF SOCKS
Actually belongs to: LOWEST PART
while 'base' can refer to a type of sock, in this context it refers to the lowest part of something
“RING”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF SOCKS
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU DO AT SOMEONE'S FRONT DOOR
while 'ring' can refer to a type of sock, in this context it refers to making a doorbell sound
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BASE” didn't go with KINDS OF SOCKS
Seems like: KINDS OF SOCKS → Actually: LOWEST PART
while 'base' can refer to a type of sock, in this context it refers to the lowest part of something
Why “RING” didn't go with KINDS OF SOCKS
Seems like: KINDS OF SOCKS → Actually: THINGS YOU DO AT SOMEONE'S FRONT DOOR
while 'ring' can refer to a type of sock, in this context it refers to making a doorbell sound