Green group — ATM OPTIONS
Why is “WITHDRAWAL” in the Green group?
the act of taking money out of a bank account, which can be done at an ATM
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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
▼Yellow group — RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
Why is “SPARKLING” in the Yellow group?
a type of water that is carbonated, often served in restaurants
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 27, 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.
- BOTTLED
- Definition: water served in a bottle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to emotions or secrets
- DEPOSIT
- Definition: put money into an account
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a payment or a geological layer
- WITHDRAWAL
- Definition: take money out of an account
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a medical or psychological condition
- FALSE
- Definition: incorrect or untrue
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'fake' or 'artificial'
Connections #807 explained
Why these words connect (August 27, 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: RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
these are all types of water that you might be offered at a restaurant, including bottled, sparkling, still, and tap water
Green group: ATM OPTIONS
these are all actions you can take at an automated teller machine, including checking your account, depositing money, withdrawing cash, and accessing your savings
Blue group: BINARY QUESTION OPTIONS
these are all possible answers to a binary question, which can only be answered with a yes or no, including true, false, yes, and no
Purple group: ROULETTE OPTIONS
these are all possible bets you can place in the game of roulette, including betting on the color black, red, even, or odd
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.
“DEPOSIT”
Seems like it belongs to: RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: ATM OPTIONS
while you can deposit a check, it's not a type of water, and the word is more closely related to banking
“BLACK”
Seems like it belongs to: ATM OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: ROULETTE OPTIONS
while 'black' can refer to a type of card or a financial situation, in this context it's a color option in roulette
“STILL”
Seems like it belongs to: BINARY QUESTION OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
while 'still' can mean 'not moving' or 'quiet', in this context it refers to a type of water that is not carbonated
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DEPOSIT” didn't go with RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
Seems like: RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS → Actually: ATM OPTIONS
while you can deposit a check, it's not a type of water, and the word is more closely related to banking
Why “BLACK” didn't go with ATM OPTIONS
Seems like: ATM OPTIONS → Actually: ROULETTE OPTIONS
while 'black' can refer to a type of card or a financial situation, in this context it's a color option in roulette
Why “STILL” didn't go with BINARY QUESTION OPTIONS
Seems like: BINARY QUESTION OPTIONS → Actually: RESTAURANT WATER OPTIONS
while 'still' can mean 'not moving' or 'quiet', in this context it refers to a type of water that is not carbonated