Purple group — ___ MOVIE
Why is “silent” in the Purple group?
a film without spoken dialogue, often accompanied by music or sound effects
Connections Hints for July 28, 2025 #777
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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 — ___ MOVIE
Why is “cult” in the Purple group?
a film with a devoted fan base or following, often outside mainstream culture
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 28, 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.
- initial
- Definition: first in a series or sequence
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'introductory' or 'preliminary'
- silent
- Definition: without spoken dialogue
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a person or a film genre
- buddy
- Definition: close friend or companion
- Why it's tricky: can be a noun or an adjective
- cult
- Definition: devoted fan base or following
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a social group or a film genre
Connections #777 explained
Why these words connect (July 28, 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: FOREMOST
These words all describe something that is first or primary in a sequence or series, such as the first letter of a word or the primary color of a painting.
Green group: INDICATION
These words all describe something that serves as a sign or indication of something else, such as a hint or a clue.
Blue group: ITEM IN A COLLECTION
These words all describe items that can be collected, such as coins, stamps, or records.
Purple group: ___ MOVIE
These words all describe types of movies, such as a buddy movie or a cult classic.
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.
“record”
Seems like it belongs to: ITEM IN A COLLECTION
Actually belongs to: INDICATION
while a record can be an item in a collection, it can also be a sign or evidence of something
“initial”
Seems like it belongs to: FOREMOST
Actually belongs to: INDICATION
while initial can mean first, it can also refer to a sign or indication 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 “record” didn't go with ITEM IN A COLLECTION
Seems like: ITEM IN A COLLECTION → Actually: INDICATION
while a record can be an item in a collection, it can also be a sign or evidence of something
Why “initial” didn't go with FOREMOST
Seems like: FOREMOST → Actually: INDICATION
while initial can mean first, it can also refer to a sign or indication of something