Green group — KINDS OF SNAKES
Why is “GARTER” in the Green group?
a type of snake, specifically the garter snake, known for its distinctive stripes
Connections Hints for August 24, 2025 #804
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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 SNAKES
Why is “RATTLE” in the Green group?
a type of snake, specifically the rattlesnake, known for its distinctive rattle
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 24, 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.
- CLEFT
- Definition: past tense of cleave, meaning split or divided
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can be a verb or a noun
- RENT
- Definition: a tear or split in something
- Why it's tricky: commonly known as a payment for using something, but has multiple meanings
- KING
- Definition: a type of snake, specifically the king snake
- Why it's tricky: commonly known as a monarch or ruler, but also a type of snake
- CORAL
- Definition: a type of snake, specifically the coral snake
- Why it's tricky: commonly known as a marine invertebrate, but also a type of snake
Connections #804 explained
Why these words connect (August 24, 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: WINE VESSELS
These are all types of containers used to hold or serve wine, including bottles, carafes, decanters, and glasses.
Green group: RIPPED
These are all words that mean something is torn or split apart, including cleft, rent, split, and torn.
Blue group: KINDS OF SNAKES
These are all types of snakes, including coral, garter, king, and rattlesnakes.
Purple group: ___ CALL
These are all phrases that include the word call, including booty call, close call, cold call, and curtain call.
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.
“COLD”
Seems like it belongs to: RIPPED
Actually belongs to: ___ CALL
cold call is a phrase, but cold can also mean a lack of warmth, leading to confusion with the RIPPED category
“SPLIT”
Seems like it belongs to: ___ CALL
Actually belongs to: RIPPED
split can be a verb, but also a phrase like split decision, leading to confusion with the ___ CALL category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COLD” didn't go with RIPPED
Seems like: RIPPED → Actually: ___ CALL
cold call is a phrase, but cold can also mean a lack of warmth, leading to confusion with the RIPPED category
Why “SPLIT” didn't go with ___ CALL
Seems like: ___ CALL → Actually: RIPPED
split can be a verb, but also a phrase like split decision, leading to confusion with the ___ CALL category