Purple group — MEMBER OF A GIRL GROUP
Why is “BANGLE” in the Purple group?
a type of jewelry, also the name of a British girl group
Connections Hints for August 13, 2025 #793
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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
▼Purple group — MEMBER OF A GIRL GROUP
Why is “GO-GO” in the Purple group?
a type of dance or music, also the name of a girl group
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 13, 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.
- CHICK
- Definition: a young or inexperienced girl, or a member of a girl group
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can refer to a young bird or a slang term for a girl
- CLIP
- Definition: a short extract from a film, video, or piece of music
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to attach or fasten something
- STRUCK
- Definition: past tense of strike, can be part of a phrase 'star-struck'
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including being hit or affected by something
- GATE
- Definition: a point of entry or exit, can be part of a phrase 'star-gate'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of door or entrance
Connections #793 explained
Why these words connect (August 13, 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: CAPTIVATE
These words all relate to capturing or holding someone's attention, whether through charm, entrance, or thrill.
Green group: EXCERPT
These words all relate to taking a part or extract from a larger work, such as a film, video, or piece of writing.
Blue group: MEMBER OF A GIRL GROUP
These words all relate to members of well-known girl groups, such as The Bangles, The Chicks, or The Supremes.
Purple group: STAR___
These words all relate to phrases that start with 'star', such as starfish, star gate, or star-struck.
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.
“CHICK”
Seems like it belongs to: EXCERPT
Actually belongs to: MEMBER OF A GIRL GROUP
CHICK can be a misleading word as it can be related to an excerpt from a story about a young girl, but it actually refers to a member of a girl group
“CLIP”
Seems like it belongs to: STAR___
Actually belongs to: EXCERPT
CLIP can be misleading as it can be related to a star clip, but it actually refers to a short extract
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHICK” didn't go with EXCERPT
Seems like: EXCERPT → Actually: MEMBER OF A GIRL GROUP
CHICK can be a misleading word as it can be related to an excerpt from a story about a young girl, but it actually refers to a member of a girl group
Why “CLIP” didn't go with STAR___
Seems like: STAR___ → Actually: EXCERPT
CLIP can be misleading as it can be related to a star clip, but it actually refers to a short extract