Purple group — HORROR MOVIES FROM 2022
Why is “PEARL” in the Purple group?
a 2022 horror movie directed by Ti West
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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 — HORSE___
Why is “FEATHERS” in the Green group?
a type of horse decoration, as in horse feathers
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 15, 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.
- BOUNCE
- Definition: to force someone to leave a place
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to jump or rebound
- PLAY
- Definition: a type of horse, as in 'workhorse' or 'playhorse'
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to a fun activity
- REMOVE
- Definition: to force someone to leave
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to take away or delete
- SMILE
- Definition: a 2022 horror movie
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to a facial expression
Connections #764 explained
Why these words connect (July 15, 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: GYMNASTICS APPARATUS
These are all pieces of equipment used in artistic gymnastics, including the balance beam and still rings. Each apparatus requires specific skills and techniques to master.
Green group: FORCE TO LEAVE
These are all verbs that mean to force someone to leave a place or situation, often against their will. Each word has a slightly different connotation and usage.
Blue group: HORROR MOVIES FROM 2022
These are all horror movies released in 2022, including films like 'Nope' and 'Smile'. Each movie offers a unique take on the horror genre.
Purple group: HORSE___
These are all words that can be combined with 'horse' to form a new word or phrase, such as 'horseplay' or 'horsepower'. Each word has a unique connection to horses.
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.
“PLAY”
Seems like it belongs to: FORCE TO LEAVE
Actually belongs to: HORSE___
while 'play' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a type of horse
“REMOVE”
Seems like it belongs to: GYMNASTICS APPARATUS
Actually belongs to: FORCE TO LEAVE
although 'remove' can mean to take away, in this context it means to force someone to leave
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PLAY” didn't go with FORCE TO LEAVE
Seems like: FORCE TO LEAVE → Actually: HORSE___
while 'play' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a type of horse
Why “REMOVE” didn't go with GYMNASTICS APPARATUS
Seems like: GYMNASTICS APPARATUS → Actually: FORCE TO LEAVE
although 'remove' can mean to take away, in this context it means to force someone to leave