Yellow group — FIRST ___
Why is “RESPONDER” in the Yellow group?
a person who provides assistance or support, often in an emergency situation
Connections Hints for July 31, 2025 #780
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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 — SECOND ___
Why is “FIDDLE” in the Green group?
to play or manipulate something, often in a careless or dishonest way
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 31, 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.
- AID
- Definition: assistance or support, often in a medical context
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a tool or device that helps with a task
- NATURE
- Definition: the natural world, including plants, animals, and landscapes
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's personality or character
- RAIL
- Definition: a bar or track, typically made of metal, used for transportation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of bird or a verb meaning to complain
- STRAW
- Definition: a thin, hollow tube used for drinking
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of plant or a verb meaning to draw or pull
Connections #780 explained
Why these words connect (July 31, 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: FIRST ___
These words are all related to being first or primary, including FIRST AID, FIRST LADY, and FIRST NATIONS
Green group: SECOND ___
These words are all related to being second or subsequent, including SECOND COMING, SECOND FIDDLE, and SECOND NATURE
Blue group: THIRD ___
These words are all related to being third or three, including THIRD EYE, THIRD PARTY, and THIRD RAIL
Purple group: LAST ___
These words are all related to being last or final, including LAST LAUGH, LAST RESORT, and LAST STRAW
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.
“NATURE”
Seems like it belongs to: FIRST ___
Actually belongs to: SECOND ___
NATURE seems like it could fit with FIRST NATIONS, but it actually belongs to SECOND NATURE
“RAIL”
Seems like it belongs to: SECOND ___
Actually belongs to: THIRD ___
RAIL seems like it could fit with SECOND FIDDLE, but it actually belongs to THIRD RAIL
“STRAW”
Seems like it belongs to: SECOND ___
Actually belongs to: LAST ___
STRAW seems like it could fit with SECOND COMING, but it actually belongs to LAST STRAW
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NATURE” didn't go with FIRST ___
Seems like: FIRST ___ → Actually: SECOND ___
NATURE seems like it could fit with FIRST NATIONS, but it actually belongs to SECOND NATURE
Why “RAIL” didn't go with SECOND ___
Seems like: SECOND ___ → Actually: THIRD ___
RAIL seems like it could fit with SECOND FIDDLE, but it actually belongs to THIRD RAIL
Why “STRAW” didn't go with SECOND ___
Seems like: SECOND ___ → Actually: LAST ___
STRAW seems like it could fit with SECOND COMING, but it actually belongs to LAST STRAW