Purple group — STARTS OF CULINARY NUTS
Why is “PEC” in the Purple group?
prefix for pecan, a type of tree nut
Connections Hints for August 15, 2025 #795
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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 — STARTS OF CULINARY NUTS
Why is “MAC” in the Purple group?
prefix for macadamia, a type of tree nut
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 15, 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.
- TENDER
- Definition: a cut of meat, especially beef
- Why it's tricky: can also mean gentle or sensitive
- CAPITAL
- Definition: excellent, first-rate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a city or uppercase letter
- MAC
- Definition: prefix for macadamia nut
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a computer brand or Scottish surname
- HAZE
- Definition: prefix for hazelnut
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a state of atmospheric obscurity
Connections #795 explained
Why these words connect (August 15, 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: POULTRY CUTS
These are all common cuts of poultry, often found in butcher shops and restaurants. They are all parts of a chicken that can be cooked and consumed.
Green group: HANDLE, AS A BILL
These are all ways to handle or pay a bill, including settling a debt or taking care of a financial obligation. They are all related to financial transactions.
Blue group: SPLENDID
These are all words that mean excellent or of high quality, often used to describe something that is impressive or grand. They are all synonyms for the word SPLENDID.
Purple group: STARTS OF CULINARY NUTS
These are all prefixes for types of culinary nuts, often used in cooking and baking. They are all related to food and nutrition.
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.
“FOOT”
Seems like it belongs to: POULTRY CUTS
Actually belongs to: HANDLE, AS A BILL
FOOT can refer to a unit of measurement, but in this context, it's related to paying a bill
“CASH”
Seems like it belongs to: HANDLE, AS A BILL
Actually belongs to: STARTS OF CULINARY NUTS
CASH can refer to payment, but in this context, it's the prefix for cashew nut
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FOOT” didn't go with POULTRY CUTS
Seems like: POULTRY CUTS → Actually: HANDLE, AS A BILL
FOOT can refer to a unit of measurement, but in this context, it's related to paying a bill
Why “CASH” didn't go with HANDLE, AS A BILL
Seems like: HANDLE, AS A BILL → Actually: STARTS OF CULINARY NUTS
CASH can refer to payment, but in this context, it's the prefix for cashew nut