Yellow group — APTITUDE
Why is “FACULTY” in the Yellow group?
a natural ability or talent, especially a mental one
Connections Hints for August 1, 2025 #781
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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 — SILENT “W”
Why is “WREATH” in the Blue group?
a circular band of flowers, leaves, or other materials
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 1, 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.
- BENT
- Definition: having a natural talent or inclination
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'crooked' or 'corrupt'
- FLAIR
- Definition: a natural talent or aptitude
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a decorative or stylish quality
- GABLE
- Definition: a type of roof or a famous actor
- Why it's tricky: can refer to either Clark Gable or a architectural feature
- WRAP
- Definition: to enclose or surround something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of food or a verb meaning 'to finish'
Connections #781 explained
Why these words connect (August 1, 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: APTITUDE
These words all describe natural abilities or talents, such as having a bent or flair for something.
Green group: SILENT “W”
These words all start with a silent 'W', such as 'playwright' or 'sword'.
Blue group: LEGENDS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
These words all refer to famous actors from Hollywood's golden age, such as James Dean or Judy Garland.
Purple group: HIT THE ___
These words all complete phrases that start with 'hit the', such as 'hit the hay' or 'hit the road'.
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.
“DEAN”
Seems like it belongs to: APTITUDE
Actually belongs to: LEGENDS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
Dean can refer to a title of respect or a famous actor, James Dean
“GABLE”
Seems like it belongs to: HIT THE ___
Actually belongs to: LEGENDS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
Gable can refer to a type of roof, but in this context, it refers to the actor Clark Gable
“TEMPLE”
Seems like it belongs to: SILENT “W”
Actually belongs to: LEGENDS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
Temple can refer to a type of building, but in this context, it refers to the actress Shirley Temple
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DEAN” didn't go with APTITUDE
Seems like: APTITUDE → Actually: LEGENDS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
Dean can refer to a title of respect or a famous actor, James Dean
Why “GABLE” didn't go with HIT THE ___
Seems like: HIT THE ___ → Actually: LEGENDS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
Gable can refer to a type of roof, but in this context, it refers to the actor Clark Gable
Why “TEMPLE” didn't go with SILENT “W”
Seems like: SILENT “W” → Actually: LEGENDS OF CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
Temple can refer to a type of building, but in this context, it refers to the actress Shirley Temple