Green group — MILITARY CLOTHING DESCRIPTORS
Why is “DRAB” in the Green group?
a dull and uninteresting color, often used to describe military uniforms
Connections Hints for July 10, 2025 #759
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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
▼Yellow group — PARTS OF A WHEEL
Why is “SPOKE” in the Yellow group?
a rod or bar that connects the hub of a wheel to its rim
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 10, 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.
- CAMO
- Definition: camouflage pattern on military clothing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of camera
- EXHAUST
- Definition: system for removing gases or particles
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to tire or deplete someone's energy
- FATIGUE
- Definition: type of military uniform
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a state of physical or mental exhaustion
- PIPE
- Definition: tube for conveying fluids or gases
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical instrument or a command in computing
Connections #759 explained
Why these words connect (July 10, 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: PARTS OF A WHEEL
These are all parts of a wheel, including the central hub, the outer rim, and the spokes that connect them. They work together to provide support and structure to the wheel.
Green group: MILITARY CLOTHING DESCRIPTORS
These are all words used to describe the appearance or style of military clothing, including camouflage patterns and colors. They are used to identify and distinguish different types of uniforms.
Blue group: USED IN VENTILATION
These are all words related to ventilation systems, including tubes, pipes, and other components that help to circulate and control air flow. They work together to provide a safe and healthy environment.
Purple group: FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, AS AN OPPORTUNITY
These are all words that mean to fail to take advantage of an opportunity, including to miss, lose, or waste something. They are often used to describe situations where someone has failed to capitalize on a chance or has let it slip away.
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.
“LOSE”
Seems like it belongs to: MILITARY CLOTHING DESCRIPTORS
Actually belongs to: FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, AS AN OPPORTUNITY
The word 'lose' might seem like it belongs to the military category due to its association with defeat, but it actually belongs to the category about missing opportunities.
“DUCT”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A WHEEL
Actually belongs to: USED IN VENTILATION
The word 'duct' might seem like it belongs to the wheel category due to its association with tubes and pipes, but it actually belongs to the ventilation category.
“BLOW”
Seems like it belongs to: USED IN VENTILATION
Actually belongs to: FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, AS AN OPPORTUNITY
The word 'blow' might seem like it belongs to the ventilation category due to its association with air flow, but it actually belongs to the category about missing opportunities.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LOSE” didn't go with MILITARY CLOTHING DESCRIPTORS
Seems like: MILITARY CLOTHING DESCRIPTORS → Actually: FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, AS AN OPPORTUNITY
The word 'lose' might seem like it belongs to the military category due to its association with defeat, but it actually belongs to the category about missing opportunities.
Why “DUCT” didn't go with PARTS OF A WHEEL
Seems like: PARTS OF A WHEEL → Actually: USED IN VENTILATION
The word 'duct' might seem like it belongs to the wheel category due to its association with tubes and pipes, but it actually belongs to the ventilation category.
Why “BLOW” didn't go with USED IN VENTILATION
Seems like: USED IN VENTILATION → Actually: FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF, AS AN OPPORTUNITY
The word 'blow' might seem like it belongs to the ventilation category due to its association with air flow, but it actually belongs to the category about missing opportunities.