Green group — SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER
Why is “ZINE” in the Green group?
a small, self-published magazine, often focused on a specific topic or niche
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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 — WINE NICKNAMES
Why is “CHARD” in the Purple group?
a nickname for Chardonnay wine, a type of white wine
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 13, 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.
- BURN
- Definition: a witty remark
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to fire or injury
- SLIGHT
- Definition: a minor insult
- Why it's tricky: can also mean small or slender
- MAG
- Definition: a magazine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gun magazine
- ZINE
- Definition: a small, self-published magazine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fan magazine
- RAG
- Definition: a newspaper or magazine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of cloth or a musical term
- CAB
- Definition: a nickname for Cabernet wine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a taxi or a cabinet
Connections #762 explained
Why these words connect (July 13, 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: INSULT
These are all words that can be used to insult or mock someone, often in a lighthearted or playful way
Green group: CREDIT CARD INFO
These are all pieces of information that are typically found on a credit card, including the expiration date, cardholder's name, and card number
Blue group: SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER
These are all slang terms for different types of printed matter, including magazines and zines
Purple group: WINE NICKNAMES
These are all nicknames for different types of wine, including Cabernet and Chardonnay
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.
“NUMBER”
Seems like it belongs to: INSULT
Actually belongs to: CREDIT CARD INFO
while 'number' can be used as an insult, in this context it refers to a credit card number
“NAME”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER
Actually belongs to: CREDIT CARD INFO
while 'name' can refer to a publication, in this context it refers to the name on a credit card
“BUBBLY”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER
Actually belongs to: WINE NICKNAMES
while 'bubbly' can describe a type of print, in this context it refers to a type of wine
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NUMBER” didn't go with INSULT
Seems like: INSULT → Actually: CREDIT CARD INFO
while 'number' can be used as an insult, in this context it refers to a credit card number
Why “NAME” didn't go with SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER
Seems like: SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER → Actually: CREDIT CARD INFO
while 'name' can refer to a publication, in this context it refers to the name on a credit card
Why “BUBBLY” didn't go with SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER
Seems like: SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTER → Actually: WINE NICKNAMES
while 'bubbly' can describe a type of print, in this context it refers to a type of wine