Yellow group — HERBS AND SPICES
Why is “MACE” in the Yellow group?
a spice made from the outer covering of the nutmeg seed, often used in baking and cooking
Connections Hints for July 26, 2025 #775
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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 EUROPEAN CAPITALS
Why is “LUXE” in the Purple group?
a prefix meaning 'light', as in Luxembourg, a city and country in Western Europe
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 26, 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.
- MACE
- Definition: a spice made from the outer covering of the nutmeg seed
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a chemical irritant or a medieval club-like weapon
- SAGE
- Definition: a type of herb used in cooking
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a wise or discerning person
- LUXE
- Definition: a prefix meaning 'light', as in Luxembourg
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to luxury or high-end quality
- COPE
- Definition: a prefix meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive', as in Copenhagen
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a verb meaning 'to deal with' or 'to manage'
Connections #775 explained
Why these words connect (July 26, 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: HERBS AND SPICES
These are all types of herbs and spices commonly used in cooking, including anise, dill, mace, and sage, which are often used to add flavor to various dishes.
Green group: SHADES OF GREEN
These are all different shades of the color green, including bottle green, hunter green, kelly green, and pea green, which are often used in design and art.
Blue group: TRAVEL ON FOOT
These are all different ways of traveling on foot, including marching, hiking, tramping, and trekking, which are often used for recreation or exercise.
Purple group: STARTS OF EUROPEAN CAPITALS
These are all prefixes or beginnings of European capital city names, including Copenhagen, Luxembourg, Sarajevo, and Warsaw, which are often used in geography and travel.
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.
“HUNTER”
Seems like it belongs to: TRAVEL ON FOOT
Actually belongs to: SHADES OF GREEN
while 'hunter' can imply traveling on foot, it is actually a shade of green, named after the Hunter green color
“MARCH”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTS OF EUROPEAN CAPITALS
Actually belongs to: TRAVEL ON FOOT
while 'march' can be a verb meaning 'to walk', it is also a month and a type of travel, making it a better fit for the TRAVEL ON FOOT category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HUNTER” didn't go with TRAVEL ON FOOT
Seems like: TRAVEL ON FOOT → Actually: SHADES OF GREEN
while 'hunter' can imply traveling on foot, it is actually a shade of green, named after the Hunter green color
Why “MARCH” didn't go with STARTS OF EUROPEAN CAPITALS
Seems like: STARTS OF EUROPEAN CAPITALS → Actually: TRAVEL ON FOOT
while 'march' can be a verb meaning 'to walk', it is also a month and a type of travel, making it a better fit for the TRAVEL ON FOOT category