Yellow group — MOVE TO THE MUSIC
Why is “BOP” in the Yellow group?
a style of music or dance characterized by a strong rhythmic beat
Connections Hints for July 20, 2025 #769
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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
▼Blue group — MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
Why is “SHAKEN” in the Blue group?
a method of mixing a cocktail, typically involving ice and a shaker
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 20, 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.
- DRAG
- Definition: to pull or draw something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a performance or a fashion style
- DRAW
- Definition: to pull or attract something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to creating art
- PUFF
- Definition: a burst of air or smoke
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of pastry
- TWIST
- Definition: to turn or rotate something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of dance move or a plot twist
Connections #769 explained
Why these words connect (July 20, 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: MOVE TO THE MUSIC
These words are all related to styles of music or dance, including the 'bop' and 'groove' genres.
Green group: INHALATION
These words are all related to the act of inhaling, including 'drag' and 'puff' as terms for smoking.
Blue group: MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
These words are all related to the preparation or description of martinis, including 'dry' and 'shaken' as specifications.
Purple group: ___WORD
These words are all related to types of words or phrases, including 'buzzword' and 'crossword'.
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.
“DRAG”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE TO THE MUSIC
Actually belongs to: INHALATION
while 'drag' can refer to a type of dance move, in this context it refers to the act of inhaling
“TWIST”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE TO THE MUSIC
Actually belongs to: MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
while 'twist' can refer to a type of dance move, in this context it refers to a type of martini garnish
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DRAG” didn't go with MOVE TO THE MUSIC
Seems like: MOVE TO THE MUSIC → Actually: INHALATION
while 'drag' can refer to a type of dance move, in this context it refers to the act of inhaling
Why “TWIST” didn't go with MOVE TO THE MUSIC
Seems like: MOVE TO THE MUSIC → Actually: MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS
while 'twist' can refer to a type of dance move, in this context it refers to a type of martini garnish