Purple group — ONES WITH POINTY EARS
Why is “VULCAN” in the Purple group?
a fictional character from the Star Trek universe known for their pointy ears
Connections Hints for August 7, 2025 #787
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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 — WIMBLEDON WINNERS
Why is “SINNER” in the Green group?
an Italian tennis player who has won several titles
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 7, 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.
- PUNCH
- Definition: to make a hole in something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of drink
- KING
- Definition: a tennis player
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a monarch
- SINNER
- Definition: a tennis player
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to someone who has committed a sin
- POKE
- Definition: to make a hole in something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of Facebook action
- ELF
- Definition: a mythical creature
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of shoe
- VULCAN
- Definition: a Star Trek character
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the Roman god of fire
Connections #787 explained
Why these words connect (August 7, 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: MOUSE ACTIONS
These are all actions that can be performed using a computer mouse, including clicking, dragging, and scrolling.
Green group: PERFORATE
These are all words that mean to make a hole in something, including boring, piercing, and punching.
Blue group: ONES WITH POINTY EARS
These are all characters or creatures known for having pointy ears, including elves, devils, and Vulcans from Star Trek.
Purple group: WIMBLEDON WINNERS
These are all winners of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, including Borg, Graf, and Sinner.
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.
“KING”
Seems like it belongs to: ONES WITH POINTY EARS
Actually belongs to: WIMBLEDON WINNERS
King can refer to a monarch, but in this context, it refers to a tennis player
“POKE”
Seems like it belongs to: ONES WITH POINTY EARS
Actually belongs to: PERFORATE
Poke can refer to a Facebook action, but in this context, it refers to making a hole in something
“ELF”
Seems like it belongs to: PERFORATE
Actually belongs to: ONES WITH POINTY EARS
Elf can refer to a type of shoe, but in this context, it refers to a mythical creature
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KING” didn't go with ONES WITH POINTY EARS
Seems like: ONES WITH POINTY EARS → Actually: WIMBLEDON WINNERS
King can refer to a monarch, but in this context, it refers to a tennis player
Why “POKE” didn't go with ONES WITH POINTY EARS
Seems like: ONES WITH POINTY EARS → Actually: PERFORATE
Poke can refer to a Facebook action, but in this context, it refers to making a hole in something
Why “ELF” didn't go with PERFORATE
Seems like: PERFORATE → Actually: ONES WITH POINTY EARS
Elf can refer to a type of shoe, but in this context, it refers to a mythical creature