Green group — HOTEL AMENITIES
Why is “WI-FI” in the Green group?
a type of wireless internet connection often provided by hotels
Connections Hints for August 18, 2025 #798
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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
▼Blue group — WORDS BEFORE "WATCH"
Why is “POCKET” in the Blue group?
a small bag or pouch, often used to describe a type of watch
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 18, 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.
- BREAK
- Definition: an opportunity or a chance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a pause or a fracture
- POOL
- Definition: a hotel amenity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of resources or a type of billiards
- SHOT
- Definition: an opportunity or a chance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of photograph or a vaccination
- STOP
- Definition: a word that precedes 'watch'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a verb meaning to halt or a noun referring to a bus stop
Connections #798 explained
Why these words connect (August 18, 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: INDICATION
These words all relate to giving a sign or signal, such as a cue or a nod, to indicate something.
Green group: OPPORTUNITY
These words all relate to a chance or opening, such as a break or a shot, to take advantage of something.
Blue group: HOTEL AMENITIES
These words all relate to services or features provided by a hotel, such as breakfast or parking.
Purple group: WORDS BEFORE "WATCH"
These words all relate to words that precede 'watch' in a phrase, such as a stop watch or a pocket watch.
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.
“BREAK”
Seems like it belongs to: HOTEL AMENITIES
Actually belongs to: OPPORTUNITY
while hotels may offer breakfast, 'break' is more closely related to an opportunity or chance
“STOP”
Seems like it belongs to: HOTEL AMENITIES
Actually belongs to: WORDS BEFORE "WATCH"
while hotels may have stop signs, 'stop' is more closely related to a word that precedes 'watch'
“POOL”
Seems like it belongs to: OPPORTUNITY
Actually belongs to: HOTEL AMENITIES
while a pool can be an opportunity for recreation, it is more closely related to a hotel amenity
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BREAK” didn't go with HOTEL AMENITIES
Seems like: HOTEL AMENITIES → Actually: OPPORTUNITY
while hotels may offer breakfast, 'break' is more closely related to an opportunity or chance
Why “STOP” didn't go with HOTEL AMENITIES
Seems like: HOTEL AMENITIES → Actually: WORDS BEFORE "WATCH"
while hotels may have stop signs, 'stop' is more closely related to a word that precedes 'watch'
Why “POOL” didn't go with OPPORTUNITY
Seems like: OPPORTUNITY → Actually: HOTEL AMENITIES
while a pool can be an opportunity for recreation, it is more closely related to a hotel amenity