Purple group — CONTRONYMS (WORDS THAT CAN MEAN OPPOSITE THINGS)
Why is “CLEAVE” in the Purple group?
to split or stick together, a word with multiple opposing meanings
Connections Hints for August 2, 2025 #782
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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 — CONTRONYMS (WORDS THAT CAN MEAN OPPOSITE THINGS)
Why is “GARNISH” in the Purple group?
to add something as a decoration or to subtract something as a punishment
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 2, 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.
- COMMERCE
- Definition: a polite term for sex or intimate relationships
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the exchange of goods or services
- CONGRESS
- Definition: a polite term for sex or intimate relationships
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a formal assembly of representatives
- SANCTION
- Definition: to approve or condemn something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings depending on the context
- OVERSIGHT
- Definition: the act of supervising or neglecting something
- Why it's tricky: can have opposite meanings depending on the context
Connections #782 explained
Why these words connect (August 2, 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: ATTACH WITH ADHESIVE
These are all methods of attaching or sticking things together using adhesives or other means, including using glue or affixing something.
Green group: POLITE TERMS FOR SEX
These are all polite terms or euphemisms for sex or intimate relationships, often used to avoid explicit language.
Blue group: BOWLING RESULTS
These are all terms used in bowling to describe different types of scores or outcomes, including strikes, spares, and fouls.
Purple group: CONTRONYMS (WORDS THAT CAN MEAN OPPOSITE THINGS)
These are all words that are contronyms, meaning they can have opposite meanings depending on the context in which they are used.
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.
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: BOWLING RESULTS
Actually belongs to: ATTACH WITH ADHESIVE
while 'stick' can be a bowling term, in this context it refers to attaching with adhesive
“SPARE”
Seems like it belongs to: ATTACH WITH ADHESIVE
Actually belongs to: BOWLING RESULTS
while 'spare' can imply something extra, in this context it refers to a bowling result
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STICK” didn't go with BOWLING RESULTS
Seems like: BOWLING RESULTS → Actually: ATTACH WITH ADHESIVE
while 'stick' can be a bowling term, in this context it refers to attaching with adhesive
Why “SPARE” didn't go with ATTACH WITH ADHESIVE
Seems like: ATTACH WITH ADHESIVE → Actually: BOWLING RESULTS
while 'spare' can imply something extra, in this context it refers to a bowling result