Purple group — DISNEY ANIMATED CHARACTERS PLUS A LETTER
Why is “FLOUNDERS” in the Purple group?
related to the Disney character, Flounder, with an 'S' added
Connections Hints for July 14, 2025 #763
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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 — DISNEY ANIMATED CHARACTERS PLUS A LETTER
Why is “ABUT” in the Purple group?
related to the Disney character, Abu, with a 'T' added
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 14, 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.
- BABY
- Definition: a shade of blue
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a young human
- ROGER
- Definition: a name, as in 'Roger Rabbit' or 'Roger Rogers'
- Why it's tricky: can be a verb, meaning 'to acknowledge or respond to'
- SCARY
- Definition: related to a Disney character, Scar
- Why it's tricky: typically means frightening or intimidating
- BELLED
- Definition: related to a Disney character, Belle
- Why it's tricky: typically means having a bell or bells
Connections #763 explained
Why these words connect (July 14, 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: SHADES OF BLUE
These are all words that can be used to describe various shades of the color blue, from pale to dark.
Green group: ADJECTIVES FOR A SPORTS CAR
These are all words that can be used to describe the characteristics of a sports car, including its size, speed, and style.
Blue group: WORDS BEFORE “ROGER/S”
These are all words that can be used before the name 'Roger' or 'Rogers', including titles and first names.
Purple group: DISNEY ANIMATED CHARACTERS PLUS A LETTER
These are all words that are related to Disney animated characters, with an additional letter added to each word.
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.
“FAST”
Seems like it belongs to: SHADES OF BLUE
Actually belongs to: ADJECTIVES FOR A SPORTS CAR
while 'fast blue' is a phrase, 'fast' is more closely related to sports cars
“ROY”
Seems like it belongs to: SHADES OF BLUE
Actually belongs to: WORDS BEFORE “ROGER/S”
while 'royal blue' is a shade, 'Roy' is more closely related to names before 'Rogers'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FAST” didn't go with SHADES OF BLUE
Seems like: SHADES OF BLUE → Actually: ADJECTIVES FOR A SPORTS CAR
while 'fast blue' is a phrase, 'fast' is more closely related to sports cars
Why “ROY” didn't go with SHADES OF BLUE
Seems like: SHADES OF BLUE → Actually: WORDS BEFORE “ROGER/S”
while 'royal blue' is a shade, 'Roy' is more closely related to names before 'Rogers'