Purple group — STARTS OF GREEK LETTERS
Why is “LAMB” in the Purple group?
the first letter of the Greek alphabet, Lambda, often represented by this word
Connections Hints for July 16, 2025 #765
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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 — STARTS OF GREEK LETTERS
Why is “BET” in the Purple group?
the first letter of the Greek alphabet, Beta, often abbreviated as this word
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 16, 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.
- CAMP
- Definition: exaggerated or theatrical performance style
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a summer camp or a military camp
- CORNER
- Definition: to trap or surround
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical corner of a room or object
- TREE
- Definition: to corner or surround, as in hunting
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a plant with a single stem
- LAMB
- Definition: the first letter of the Greek alphabet, Lambda
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a young sheep
Connections #765 explained
Why these words connect (July 16, 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: PARTS OF A COLLEGE CAMPUS
These are all common areas or buildings found on a college campus, including a cafeteria, dorm, library, and quad.
Green group: EXAGGERATED, AS A PERFORMANCE
These words all describe a performance that is overly dramatic or exaggerated, such as a campy or hammy acting style.
Blue group: CLOSE IN ON
These words all describe the act of surrounding or trapping something, such as cornering an animal or surrounding an enemy.
Purple group: STARTS OF GREEK LETTERS
These words are all the first parts of letters in the Greek alphabet, such as Beta and Lambda.
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.
“TREE”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A COLLEGE CAMPUS
Actually belongs to: CLOSE IN ON
while a tree might be found on a college campus, the word 'tree' is actually used here to mean to corner or surround, as in hunting
“CORNER”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A COLLEGE CAMPUS
Actually belongs to: CLOSE IN ON
while a corner might be a physical part of a college campus, the word 'corner' is actually used here to mean to trap or surround
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TREE” didn't go with PARTS OF A COLLEGE CAMPUS
Seems like: PARTS OF A COLLEGE CAMPUS → Actually: CLOSE IN ON
while a tree might be found on a college campus, the word 'tree' is actually used here to mean to corner or surround, as in hunting
Why “CORNER” didn't go with PARTS OF A COLLEGE CAMPUS
Seems like: PARTS OF A COLLEGE CAMPUS → Actually: CLOSE IN ON
while a corner might be a physical part of a college campus, the word 'corner' is actually used here to mean to trap or surround