Green group — CONCEPTS FROM “SEINFELD”
Why is “SHRINKAGE” in the Green group?
a concept from Seinfeld referring to a perceived reduction in size, often used humorously
Connections Hints for July 21, 2025 #770
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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 — CONCEPTS FROM “SEINFELD”
Why is “REGIFTING” in the Green group?
the act of giving a gift that was received from someone else, often viewed as impolite or thoughtless
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 21, 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.
- GRAVY
- Definition: a savory sauce, but also an idiomatic expression for something extra
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of sauce and an idiomatic expression
- ICING
- Definition: a sweet topping for cakes, but also a term for a bonus or extra advantage
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of topping and an idiomatic expression
- SHRINKAGE
- Definition: a concept from Seinfeld referring to a perceived reduction in size
- Why it's tricky: is a term specific to the TV show Seinfeld and may be unfamiliar to some solvers
- REGIFTING
- Definition: the act of giving a gift that was received from someone else
- Why it's tricky: is a term that may be unfamiliar to some solvers, especially those who do not watch Seinfeld
Connections #770 explained
Why these words connect (July 21, 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: ADDITIONAL PERK
These words all refer to something extra or a bonus, such as a bonus payment or an extra feature, and are often used to describe a desirable addition to something
Green group: PHASE TRANSITIONS FOR LIQUIDS
These words all refer to phase transitions for liquids, which are changes in state from one phase to another, such as from liquid to solid or from liquid to gas, and are important concepts in physics and chemistry
Blue group: CONCEPTS FROM “SEINFELD”
These words all refer to concepts or phrases from the TV show Seinfeld, which was a popular sitcom that aired from 1989 to 1998 and is known for its witty dialogue and humorous characters
Purple group: WHAT ' CAN INDICATE
These words all refer to things that the apostrophe can indicate in language, such as possession or contraction, and are important concepts in grammar and punctuation
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.
“FREEZING”
Seems like it belongs to: ADDITIONAL PERK
Actually belongs to: PHASE TRANSITIONS FOR LIQUIDS
FREEZING seems like it could be an additional perk, but it is actually a phase transition for liquids, referring to the process of a liquid becoming a solid
“BONUS”
Seems like it belongs to: WHAT ' CAN INDICATE
Actually belongs to: ADDITIONAL PERK
BONUS seems like it could be related to what ' can indicate, but it is actually an additional perk, referring to something extra or a reward
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FREEZING” didn't go with ADDITIONAL PERK
Seems like: ADDITIONAL PERK → Actually: PHASE TRANSITIONS FOR LIQUIDS
FREEZING seems like it could be an additional perk, but it is actually a phase transition for liquids, referring to the process of a liquid becoming a solid
Why “BONUS” didn't go with WHAT ' CAN INDICATE
Seems like: WHAT ' CAN INDICATE → Actually: ADDITIONAL PERK
BONUS seems like it could be related to what ' can indicate, but it is actually an additional perk, referring to something extra or a reward