Green group — MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING
Why is “MINCE” in the Green group?
to cut into very small pieces, often used in cooking
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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 — USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
Why is “SCARF” in the Blue group?
a piece of fabric worn around the neck, often used to decorate a snowman
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 5, 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.
- TUBE
- Definition: a subway or underground railway
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cylindrical container
- PIPE
- Definition: a snowman's accessory
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a conduit for fluids
- CODE
- Definition: a set of rules or guidelines
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a secret message or cipher
- DRESS
- Definition: a type of code, as in dress code
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of clothing
Connections #785 explained
Why these words connect (August 5, 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: SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
These are all terms for underground railway systems, including the Metro, Subway, Tube, and Underground, which are all used to transport people through cities.
Green group: MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING
These are all ways to cut or chop food into smaller pieces while cooking, including cubing, grating, mincing, and slicing, which are all used to prepare ingredients for various dishes.
Blue group: USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
These are all items used to decorate a snowman, including a carrot nose, coal eyes, a pipe, and a scarf, which are all used to create a festive winter scene.
Purple group: ___ CODE
These are all types of codes, including a dress code, health code, secret code, and zip code, which are all used to convey information or rules.
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.
“PIPE”
Seems like it belongs to: SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
Actually belongs to: USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
while pipes can be found in subway systems, this word is actually referring to a snowman's accessory
“TUBE”
Seems like it belongs to: USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
Actually belongs to: SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
while tubes can be cylindrical containers, this word is actually referring to a subway or underground railway
“SLICE”
Seems like it belongs to: USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
Actually belongs to: MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING
while slices can be decorative, this word is actually referring to a way of cutting food
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIPE” didn't go with SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
Seems like: SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT → Actually: USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
while pipes can be found in subway systems, this word is actually referring to a snowman's accessory
Why “TUBE” didn't go with USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
Seems like: USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN → Actually: SUBTERRANEAN TRANSIT
while tubes can be cylindrical containers, this word is actually referring to a subway or underground railway
Why “SLICE” didn't go with USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN
Seems like: USED TO DECORATE A SNOWMAN → Actually: MAKE INTO SMALLER PIECES WHILE COOKING
while slices can be decorative, this word is actually referring to a way of cutting food