Purple group — FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS
Why is “petition” in the Purple group?
a formal written request to a authority, often used to express a grievance or request a change
Connections Hints for August 17, 2025 #797
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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 — FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS
Why is “assembly” in the Purple group?
the right to peaceful assembly, guaranteed by the first amendment
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 17, 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.
- press
- Definition: the freedom of the press, as in journalism
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a machine or device for applying pressure
- assembly
- Definition: the right to peaceful assembly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of people gathered together
- speech
- Definition: the freedom of speech
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a formal address or talk
- petition
- Definition: a formal request to a authority
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a request or plea to someone
Connections #797 explained
Why these words connect (August 17, 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: CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
These words all describe something that is easy to access or get to, whether it's a physical location or a resource.
Green group: NEEDS FOR SENDING A LETTER
These words all describe things that are necessary for sending a letter, from the address to the envelope.
Blue group: WORDS ON A DOOR
These words are all commonly found on doors, whether it's an exit sign or a welcome mat.
Purple group: FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS
These words all describe freedoms guaranteed by the first amendment, including the freedom of speech and the press.
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.
“open”
Seems like it belongs to: CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
Actually belongs to: WORDS ON A DOOR
while 'open' can imply accessibility, it is more directly related to the words found on a door
“name”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS ON A DOOR
Actually belongs to: NEEDS FOR SENDING A LETTER
a name is often found on a door, but in this context, it is more relevant to sending a letter
“close”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS ON A DOOR
Actually belongs to: CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
while 'close' can be found on a door, it is more directly related to being conveniently located
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “open” didn't go with CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
Seems like: CONVENIENTLY LOCATED → Actually: WORDS ON A DOOR
while 'open' can imply accessibility, it is more directly related to the words found on a door
Why “name” didn't go with WORDS ON A DOOR
Seems like: WORDS ON A DOOR → Actually: NEEDS FOR SENDING A LETTER
a name is often found on a door, but in this context, it is more relevant to sending a letter
Why “close” didn't go with WORDS ON A DOOR
Seems like: WORDS ON A DOOR → Actually: CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
while 'close' can be found on a door, it is more directly related to being conveniently located