Blue group — ANIMALS ENDING WITH ANIMALS
Why is “GEODUCK” in the Blue group?
a type of large clam native to the Pacific coast
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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 — ANIMALS ENDING WITH ANIMALS
Why is “TITMOUSE” in the Blue group?
a small bird species
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 23, 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.
- BOGEYMAN
- Definition: a mythical creature used to frighten children
- Why it's tricky: has multiple cultural references
- GEODUCK
- Definition: a type of large clam
- Why it's tricky: uncommon word with multiple possible meanings
- CHATEAUBRIAND
- Definition: a type of steak cut
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a French writer
- ESCROW
- Definition: a financial arrangement for home buying
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in law and finance
Connections #772 explained
Why these words connect (July 23, 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: DREAD-INDUCING FIGURES
These are all mythical creatures used to frighten children, including the BOGEYMAN from European folklore and the HOBGOBLIN from English mythology
Green group: KINDS OF STEAKS
These are all types of steak cuts, including the CHATEAUBRIAND, a French culinary tradition, and the TOMAHAWK, a modern American cut
Blue group: RELATED TO BUYING A HOME
These are all terms related to the process of buying a home, including APPRAISAL, a professional evaluation of a property's value, and MORTGAGE, a type of loan for purchasing a home
Purple group: ANIMALS ENDING WITH ANIMALS
These are all animal names that end with the name of another animal, such as the GEODUCK, a type of clam, and the TITMOUSE, a small bird species
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.
“BUGBEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF STEAKS
Actually belongs to: DREAD-INDUCING FIGURES
BUGBEAR is an old-fashioned term for a monster, not a type of steak
“PORTERHOUSE”
Seems like it belongs to: RELATED TO BUYING A HOME
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF STEAKS
PORTERHOUSE is a type of steak, not a real estate term
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUGBEAR” didn't go with KINDS OF STEAKS
Seems like: KINDS OF STEAKS → Actually: DREAD-INDUCING FIGURES
BUGBEAR is an old-fashioned term for a monster, not a type of steak
Why “PORTERHOUSE” didn't go with RELATED TO BUYING A HOME
Seems like: RELATED TO BUYING A HOME → Actually: KINDS OF STEAKS
PORTERHOUSE is a type of steak, not a real estate term