Yellow group — CORN-Y THINGS
Why is “SILK” in the Yellow group?
A type of corn byproduct, often used in food and textiles
Connections Hints for August 9, 2025 #789
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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 — MOVIES FEATURING SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE
Why is “LET ME IN” in the Blue group?
A 2010 American-Swedish romantic horror film
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 9, 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.
- FRUIT
- Definition: A type of result or outcome
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings, including a type of food and a consequence
- INSIDE
- Definition: A type of joke
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to physical location or a type of humor
- RETURN
- Definition: A type of result or outcome
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to giving something back or a consequence
- SILK
- Definition: A type of corn product
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to a type of fabric or a corn byproduct
Connections #789 explained
Why these words connect (August 9, 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: RESULT
These words are all related to the concept of a result or outcome, whether it be a product, a yield, or a return. They can be thought of as the end goal or consequence of a particular action or process.
Green group: KINDS OF JOKES
These words are all related to different types of jokes or comedic styles, including dad jokes, inside jokes, knock-knock jokes, and practical jokes. They can be thought of as various forms of humor or ways to make people laugh.
Blue group: MOVIES FEATURING SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE
These words are all related to movies that feature romantic relationships with supernatural beings, including ghosts, vampires, and other paranormal entities. They can be thought of as films that explore the intersection of love and the supernatural.
Purple group: CORN-Y THINGS
These words are all related to things that are corn-y, including corn products, corn mazes, and other corn-related activities. They can be thought of as things that are associated with corn or have a corny theme.
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.
“MAZE”
Seems like it belongs to: RESULT
Actually belongs to: CORN-Y THINGS
While a maze can be a result of a puzzle, it is also a corn-y thing, referring to a corn maze
“GHOST”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF JOKES
Actually belongs to: MOVIES FEATURING SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE
While a ghost can be a type of joke, it is also a supernatural being featured in movies
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MAZE” didn't go with RESULT
Seems like: RESULT → Actually: CORN-Y THINGS
While a maze can be a result of a puzzle, it is also a corn-y thing, referring to a corn maze
Why “GHOST” didn't go with KINDS OF JOKES
Seems like: KINDS OF JOKES → Actually: MOVIES FEATURING SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE
While a ghost can be a type of joke, it is also a supernatural being featured in movies