Yellow group — WORDS AFTER THE LETTERS “MS”
Why is “PAC-MAN” in the Yellow group?
a classic arcade game where a character eats pellets
Connections Hints for August 8, 2025 #788
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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
▼Yellow group — WORDS AFTER THE LETTERS “MS”
Why is “MARVEL” in the Yellow group?
a comic book universe with popular superheroes
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 8, 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.
- SPACE
- Definition: to daydream or be distracted
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to outer space or a blank area
- DRAW
- Definition: to equalize a score
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to create a picture
- SQUARE
- Definition: to settle or equalize
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geometric shape
- DEGREE
- Definition: an academic title
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of measurement
Connections #788 explained
Why these words connect (August 8, 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: MAKE EQUAL, AS A SCORE
These words all describe ways to equalize a score, such as in sports or games, where a tie or draw can occur.
Green group: BESTOW
These words all describe ways to give or award something, such as a prize or honor, where someone might confer or grant an award.
Blue group: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO DURING A BORING CLASS/MEETING
These words all describe common things people might do when bored in a class or meeting, such as doodling or daydreaming.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER THE LETTERS “MS”
These words all come after the letters 'MS' in a title or brand name, such as MS-DOS or Ms. Marvel.
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.
“SPACE”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER THE LETTERS “MS”
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO DURING A BORING CLASS/MEETING
SPACE seems like it could fit with MS-related words, but it actually refers to daydreaming
“DRAW”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO DURING A BORING CLASS/MEETING
Actually belongs to: MAKE EQUAL, AS A SCORE
DRAW seems like a boring class activity, but it actually means to equalize a score
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPACE” didn't go with WORDS AFTER THE LETTERS “MS”
Seems like: WORDS AFTER THE LETTERS “MS” → Actually: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO DURING A BORING CLASS/MEETING
SPACE seems like it could fit with MS-related words, but it actually refers to daydreaming
Why “DRAW” didn't go with THINGS YOU MIGHT DO DURING A BORING CLASS/MEETING
Seems like: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO DURING A BORING CLASS/MEETING → Actually: MAKE EQUAL, AS A SCORE
DRAW seems like a boring class activity, but it actually means to equalize a score