Green group — IN THE NATO ALPHABET
Why is “KILO” in the Green group?
a letter in the NATO phonetic alphabet, used for clear communication
Connections Hints for July 12, 2025 #761
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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 — IN THE NATO ALPHABET
Why is “VICTOR” in the Green group?
a letter in the NATO phonetic alphabet, used for clear communication
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 12, 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.
- SECOND
- Definition: a unit of time, or to support someone
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including time and support
- TIME
- Definition: a period or era, or a specific moment
- Why it's tricky: has multiple related meanings
- DAY
- Definition: a period of 24 hours, or an era
- Why it's tricky: has multiple related meanings
- AGE
- Definition: a stage of life, or a long period of time
- Why it's tricky: has multiple related meanings
Connections #761 explained
Why these words connect (July 12, 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: ENDORSE
These words all relate to giving support or approval to someone or something, such as backing a candidate or championing a cause
Green group: DETAILED
These words all describe something that is thorough or elaborate, such as a detailed report or an elaborate explanation
Blue group: ERA
These words all describe a period of time, such as an era or an age
Purple group: IN THE NATO ALPHABET
These words are all part of the NATO phonetic alphabet, used for clear communication in situations where standard letter pronunciation may be unclear
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.
“SECOND”
Seems like it belongs to: IN THE NATO ALPHABET
Actually belongs to: ENDORSE
SECOND seems like it could be a word in the NATO alphabet, but it actually means to support someone
“TIME”
Seems like it belongs to: ENDORSE
Actually belongs to: ERA
TIME seems like it could be related to supporting someone, but it actually refers to a period or era
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SECOND” didn't go with IN THE NATO ALPHABET
Seems like: IN THE NATO ALPHABET → Actually: ENDORSE
SECOND seems like it could be a word in the NATO alphabet, but it actually means to support someone
Why “TIME” didn't go with ENDORSE
Seems like: ENDORSE → Actually: ERA
TIME seems like it could be related to supporting someone, but it actually refers to a period or era