Blue group — TROUNCE
Why is “SHELLAC” in the Blue group?
to defeat utterly, often used in sports or competitions
Connections Hints for August 16, 2025 #796
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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 — KINDS OF SOFT/LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER
Why is “CREPE” in the Green group?
a type of thin, lightweight paper, often used for decorations or crafts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 16, 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.
- CREAM
- Definition: to defeat thoroughly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a dairy product
- ROLLING
- Definition: type of paper
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to movement or a rolling motion
- SHELLAC
- Definition: to defeat utterly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of resin or varnish
- WORK
- Definition: labor or repairs
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a job or profession
Connections #796 explained
Why these words connect (August 16, 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: INTREPIDITY
These words all describe qualities of being brave or fearless, often in the face of adversity or challenge.
Green group: RENOVATIONS
These words all relate to the process of improving, repairing, or upgrading something, often a building or structure.
Blue group: TROUNCE
These words all describe ways of defeating or overwhelming someone or something, often in a competition or conflict.
Purple group: KINDS OF SOFT/LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER
These words all describe types of paper that are soft, lightweight, or used for specific purposes, such as decorations or hygiene.
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.
“WORK”
Seems like it belongs to: RENOVATIONS
Actually belongs to: RENOVATIONS
while it does belong to RENOVATIONS, its multiple meanings can lead to confusion
“CREAM”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF SOFT/LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER
Actually belongs to: TROUNCE
its multiple meanings, including a type of paper, can lead to incorrect categorization
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WORK” didn't go with RENOVATIONS
Seems like: RENOVATIONS → Actually: RENOVATIONS
while it does belong to RENOVATIONS, its multiple meanings can lead to confusion
Why “CREAM” didn't go with KINDS OF SOFT/LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER
Seems like: KINDS OF SOFT/LIGHTWEIGHT PAPER → Actually: TROUNCE
its multiple meanings, including a type of paper, can lead to incorrect categorization