Green group — PESTER
Why is “BADGER” in the Green group?
a short-legged omnivorous mammal, also means to harass or pester someone
Connections Hints for August 26, 2025 #806
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Yellow Category — August 26, 2025
Green Category — August 26, 2025
Blue Category — August 26, 2025
Purple Category — August 26, 2025
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Purple group — WORDS BEFORE "STOOL"
Why is “TOAD” in the Purple group?
a small amphibian, also an unpleasant person
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 26, 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.
- MOLE
- Definition: a small mammal or a spy
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can refer to an animal or a person
- RIDE
- Definition: to sit on and control the movement of an animal or vehicle
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to tease or annoy someone
- BADGER
- Definition: a short-legged omnivorous mammal
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to harass or pester someone
- HEEL
- Definition: the back of the foot or a contemptible person
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can refer to a body part or a person
Connections #806 explained
Why these words connect (August 26, 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: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
These are all words that describe unique physical features or marks on a person's body, such as a mole or a scar.
Green group: A REAL JERK
These are all words that describe someone or something that is unpleasant or contemptible, such as a creep or a skunk.
Blue group: PESTER
These are all words that describe actions or behaviors that can be annoying or bothersome, such as to badger or to bug someone.
Purple group: WORDS BEFORE "STOOL"
These are all words that can come before the word 'stool' in a phrase, such as a bar stool or a footstool.
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.
“RAT”
Seems like it belongs to: PESTER
Actually belongs to: A REAL JERK
Rat can mean to inform on someone, but in this context, it refers to a contemptible person
“BUG”
Seems like it belongs to: A REAL JERK
Actually belongs to: PESTER
Bug can mean to annoy someone, but in this context, it refers to an insect
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RAT” didn't go with PESTER
Seems like: PESTER → Actually: A REAL JERK
Rat can mean to inform on someone, but in this context, it refers to a contemptible person
Why “BUG” didn't go with A REAL JERK
Seems like: A REAL JERK → Actually: PESTER
Bug can mean to annoy someone, but in this context, it refers to an insect