Green group — MUSCLE NICKNAMES PLUS 'S'
Why is “SHAMMY” in the Green group?
a colloquial term for the shoulder muscle, also known as the deltoid
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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 — MUSCLE NICKNAMES PLUS 'S'
Why is “SPEC” in the Green group?
short for 'pectoral muscle', a muscle in the chest
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 6, 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.
- PIN
- Definition: a small, usually pointed, fastener
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a location or a device for holding things in place
- NEEDLE
- Definition: to tease or annoy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sewing tool or a medical instrument
- SPEC
- Definition: short for 'pectoral muscle'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a specification or a technical detail
- RAG
- Definition: to tease or annoy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of cloth or a type of music
Connections #786 explained
Why these words connect (August 6, 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: ACCESSORY WITH A POINTY FASTENER
These are all types of accessories that have a pointy fastener, such as a pin or a brooch, used to secure them to clothing.
Green group: TEASE
These are all words that can be used to describe the act of teasing or annoying someone, often in a playful or joking manner.
Blue group: BOXING PUNCHES
These are all types of punches that can be thrown in the sport of boxing, each with its own unique characteristics and uses.
Purple group: MUSCLE NICKNAMES PLUS 'S'
These are all colloquial terms for muscles, with an 's' added to the end, often used in informal or conversational contexts.
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.
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: TEASE
Actually belongs to: BOXING PUNCHES
while 'hook' can be a verb meaning to tease or lure, in this context it refers to a type of boxing punch
“RIB”
Seems like it belongs to: MUSCLE NICKNAMES PLUS 'S'
Actually belongs to: TEASE
while 'rib' can refer to a part of the body, in this context it means to tease or joke with someone
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOOK” didn't go with TEASE
Seems like: TEASE → Actually: BOXING PUNCHES
while 'hook' can be a verb meaning to tease or lure, in this context it refers to a type of boxing punch
Why “RIB” didn't go with MUSCLE NICKNAMES PLUS 'S'
Seems like: MUSCLE NICKNAMES PLUS 'S' → Actually: TEASE
while 'rib' can refer to a part of the body, in this context it means to tease or joke with someone