Green group — ARENA
Why is “HIPPODROME” in the Green group?
a stadium for horse racing or other events, originating from ancient Greece
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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 — SKULDUGGERY
Why is “LEGERDEMAIN” in the Blue group?
skillful deception or trickery, often used to describe magic or sleight of hand
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 23, 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.
- BOWL
- Definition: a sports stadium
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a container or a haircut
- CRYPTO
- Definition: short for cryptocurrency
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to cryptography or secrecy
- VAPE
- Definition: an e-cigarette
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of vaping or a type of software
- SMARTWATCH
- Definition: a wearable computer
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a watch with advanced features, but not necessarily a computer
Connections #803 explained
Why these words connect (August 23, 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: LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS
These are all essential fluids for a car's maintenance and operation, including brake fluid, coolant, fuel, and oil. Each plays a crucial role in ensuring the vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently.
Green group: ARENA
These are all types of venues where various events, such as sports, concerts, or competitions, take place. Examples include bowls, coliseums, hippodromes, and stadiums, each with its own unique history and characteristics.
Blue group: SKULDUGGERY
These are all terms that describe deceitful or cunning actions, including chicanery, deceit, legerdemain, and subterfuge. Each word conveys a sense of cleverness or trickery used to achieve a goal or manipulate others.
Purple group: MODERN INVENTIONS
These are all relatively new innovations that have become part of modern life, including crypto, podcast, smartwatch, and vape. Each represents a significant development in technology, communication, or lifestyle.
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.
“BOWL”
Seems like it belongs to: LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS
Actually belongs to: ARENA
Bowl can be a type of container, but in this context, it refers to a sports stadium. The word's multiple meanings make it a tricky red herring.
“OIL”
Seems like it belongs to: MODERN INVENTIONS
Actually belongs to: LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS
While oil is used in some modern inventions, in this context, it refers to a type of liquid put into cars. The word's broad applications make it a misleading choice for the modern inventions category.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOWL” didn't go with LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS
Seems like: LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS → Actually: ARENA
Bowl can be a type of container, but in this context, it refers to a sports stadium. The word's multiple meanings make it a tricky red herring.
Why “OIL” didn't go with MODERN INVENTIONS
Seems like: MODERN INVENTIONS → Actually: LIQUIDS YOU PUT INTO CARS
While oil is used in some modern inventions, in this context, it refers to a type of liquid put into cars. The word's broad applications make it a misleading choice for the modern inventions category.