Purple group — HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR “DESPICABLE”
Why is “MIEN” in the Purple group?
a person's appearance or demeanor, especially as it reveals their character
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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 — HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR “DESPICABLE”
Why is “OFFAL” in the Purple group?
the internal organs of an animal, especially those used as food
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 11, 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.
- Definition: to search for something on the internet
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the company itself
- YAHOO
- Definition: a silly or foolish person
- Why it's tricky: also the name of a search engine company
- SWAN
- Definition: a type of song or musical composition
- Why it's tricky: also a type of bird
- SIREN
- Definition: a type of song or mythological creature
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a warning device
Connections #760 explained
Why these words connect (July 11, 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: TRADEMARKS THAT HAVE BECOME VERBS
These are all brand names that have become verbs, such as 'to google' or 'to photoshop'. They are all examples of how a company's name can become synonymous with a particular action or activity.
Green group: SILLY PERSON
These are all words that describe someone or something as silly or foolish, such as a 'goof' or a 'yahoo'. They are all examples of how language can be used to convey a sense of playfulness or absurdity.
Blue group: KINDS OF SONGS
These are all words that describe different types of songs or music, such as 'folk' or 'love' songs. They are all examples of how language can be used to categorize and describe different types of music.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR “DESPICABLE”
These are all words that are homophones of synonyms for 'despicable', such as 'fowl' and 'foul'. They are all examples of how language can be used to create clever wordplay and puns.
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.
“GOOF”
Seems like it belongs to: TRADEMARKS THAT HAVE BECOME VERBS
Actually belongs to: SILLY PERSON
while 'goof' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a silly person, not the act of making a mistake
“ZOOM”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF SONGS
Actually belongs to: TRADEMARKS THAT HAVE BECOME VERBS
while 'zoom' can refer to a type of song, in this context it refers to the video conferencing platform
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GOOF” didn't go with TRADEMARKS THAT HAVE BECOME VERBS
Seems like: TRADEMARKS THAT HAVE BECOME VERBS → Actually: SILLY PERSON
while 'goof' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a silly person, not the act of making a mistake
Why “ZOOM” didn't go with KINDS OF SONGS
Seems like: KINDS OF SONGS → Actually: TRADEMARKS THAT HAVE BECOME VERBS
while 'zoom' can refer to a type of song, in this context it refers to the video conferencing platform