Purple group — ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS
Why is “CON GAME” in the Purple group?
a type of confidence trick or scam, often associated with deception
Connections Hints for July 27, 2025 #776
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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 — OUTDOOR EVENTS
Why is “TAILGATE” in the Green group?
a social event where people gather near vehicles, often before a sports event
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 27, 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.
- CON GAME
- Definition: a type of confidence trick or scam
- Why it's tricky: its meaning can be confused with a game or sport
- HEARTS
- Definition: a card game, also associated with Valentine's Day
- Why it's tricky: its multiple meanings can lead to incorrect categorization
- GRADE
- Definition: a level of education, also a slope or incline
- Why it's tricky: its multiple meanings can cause confusion
- MAGIC SHOW
- Definition: an event where magic tricks are performed
- Why it's tricky: its association with tricks can be misleading
Connections #776 explained
Why these words connect (July 27, 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: "NOTHING TO IT!"
these phrases are all idioms that convey a sense of ease or simplicity, often used to describe tasks or situations that are not challenging
Green group: OUTDOOR EVENTS
these events are all types of outdoor gatherings or celebrations, often involving food, music, or other activities, such as block parties, festivals, and picnics
Blue group: WORDS BEFORE "SCHOOL"
these words are all types of schools or educational levels, often used to describe the level of education or the type of school, such as elementary, grade, or primary school
Purple group: ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS
these words are all associated with tricks, magic, or deception, often used to describe clever tactics or illusions, such as con games, magic shows, or card tricks
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.
“CHILD'S PLAY”
Seems like it belongs to: OUTDOOR EVENTS
Actually belongs to: NOTHING TO IT!
although it can be an outdoor activity, it's actually an idiom for something easy
“HEARTS”
Seems like it belongs to: OUTDOOR EVENTS
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS
although hearts can be associated with Valentine's Day, in this context it's a card game
“MAGIC SHOW”
Seems like it belongs to: OUTDOOR EVENTS
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS
although magic shows can be outdoor events, in this context it's associated with tricks
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHILD'S PLAY” didn't go with OUTDOOR EVENTS
Seems like: OUTDOOR EVENTS → Actually: NOTHING TO IT!
although it can be an outdoor activity, it's actually an idiom for something easy
Why “HEARTS” didn't go with OUTDOOR EVENTS
Seems like: OUTDOOR EVENTS → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS
although hearts can be associated with Valentine's Day, in this context it's a card game
Why “MAGIC SHOW” didn't go with OUTDOOR EVENTS
Seems like: OUTDOOR EVENTS → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH TRICKS
although magic shows can be outdoor events, in this context it's associated with tricks