Green group — PATTERNS
Why is “HONEYCOMB” in the Green group?
a hexagonal pattern found in nature, often associated with bee nests
Connections Hints for July 22, 2025 #771
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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 — ___ PIE
Why is “WHOOPIE” in the Purple group?
a type of American dessert pie, typically consisting of two soft, moist cakes filled with a creamy filling
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 22, 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.
- CAMO
- Definition: a pattern of camouflage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of military uniform
- CHECKERS
- Definition: a pattern of alternating colors
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a board game
- HUMBLE
- Definition: a type of pie
- Why it's tricky: can also mean modest or unassuming
- LIP
- Definition: a part of the face
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of cosmetic or a sharp edge
Connections #771 explained
Why these words connect (July 22, 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: SASSINESS
These words are all related to ways of expressing sass or confidence, such as having an attitude, being cheeky, or speaking one's mind.
Green group: MITIGATE
These words are all related to reducing or softening the impact of something, such as cushioning a blow or tempering one's emotions.
Blue group: PATTERNS
These words are all related to different types of patterns, such as camouflage, checkers, or stripes.
Purple group: ___ PIE
These words are all related to different types of pies, such as a whoopie pie or a humble pie.
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.
“CHEEK”
Seems like it belongs to: PATTERNS
Actually belongs to: SASSINESS
While cheeks can have patterns, the word 'cheek' is more closely related to sassiness, as in 'talking back' or 'being cheeky'.
“CUSHION”
Seems like it belongs to: PATTERNS
Actually belongs to: MITIGATE
Although cushions can have patterns, the word 'cushion' is more closely related to mitigating or softening the impact of something.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHEEK” didn't go with PATTERNS
Seems like: PATTERNS → Actually: SASSINESS
While cheeks can have patterns, the word 'cheek' is more closely related to sassiness, as in 'talking back' or 'being cheeky'.
Why “CUSHION” didn't go with PATTERNS
Seems like: PATTERNS → Actually: MITIGATE
Although cushions can have patterns, the word 'cushion' is more closely related to mitigating or softening the impact of something.