Purple group — COMPONENTS OF A BRIDE’S ENSEMBLE
Why is “BUSTLE” in the Purple group?
a framework or padding worn under a skirt to add shape
Connections Hints for August 14, 2025 #794
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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 — RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS
Why is “HUBBUB” in the Green group?
a noisy, excited commotion
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 14, 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.
- SEAT
- Definition: a part of a garment, such as a skirt or pants, covering the buttocks
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place to sit
- TRAIN
- Definition: the back of a wedding dress
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mode of transportation
- STICK
- Definition: a sports equipment used to hit a ball
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small branch or a wooden rod
- BACK
- Definition: relating to the rear or posterior part of something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including 'to support' or 'in the past'
Connections #794 explained
Why these words connect (August 14, 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: DERRIERE
These words all refer to the back or rear part of something, whether it's a person, object, or vehicle. They are all related to the concept of something being behind or at the back.
Green group: USED TO HIT A BALL IN SPORTS
These words all refer to sports equipment used to hit a ball, whether it's in baseball, tennis, or golf. They are all related to the concept of hitting a ball in a competitive sport.
Blue group: COMPONENTS OF A BRIDE’S ENSEMBLE
These words all refer to parts of a wedding dress or accessories, whether it's the veil, train, or bouquet. They are all related to the concept of a bride's attire on her wedding day.
Purple group: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS
These words all refer to compound words that rhyme, whether it's 'backpack' or 'cookbook'. They are all related to the concept of words that have multiple parts and sound the same at the end.
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.
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS
Actually belongs to: USED TO HIT A BALL IN SPORTS
while 'stick' can be part of a compound word, in this context it refers to a sports equipment
“TRAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: USED TO HIT A BALL IN SPORTS
Actually belongs to: COMPONENTS OF A BRIDE’S ENSEMBLE
while 'train' can refer to a mode of transportation, in this context it refers to the back of a wedding dress
“BACK”
Seems like it belongs to: DERRIERE
Actually belongs to: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS
while 'back' can refer to the rear part of something, in this context it is part of the compound word 'backpack'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STICK” didn't go with RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS
Seems like: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS → Actually: USED TO HIT A BALL IN SPORTS
while 'stick' can be part of a compound word, in this context it refers to a sports equipment
Why “TRAIN” didn't go with USED TO HIT A BALL IN SPORTS
Seems like: USED TO HIT A BALL IN SPORTS → Actually: COMPONENTS OF A BRIDE’S ENSEMBLE
while 'train' can refer to a mode of transportation, in this context it refers to the back of a wedding dress
Why “BACK” didn't go with DERRIERE
Seems like: DERRIERE → Actually: RHYMING COMPOUND WORDS
while 'back' can refer to the rear part of something, in this context it is part of the compound word 'backpack'