Blue group — ___ SPLIT
Why is “lickety” in the Blue group?
a type of split in bowling, where two strikes are scored in a row
Connections Hints for August 29, 2025 #809
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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 — PLACES THAT SELL GAS
Why is “gulf” in the Green group?
a company that sells gas, also referring to a large body of water
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 29, 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.
- figure
- Definition: a well-known person
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a shape or number
- mount
- Definition: to increase or grow
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mountain or to attach something
- shell
- Definition: a company that sells gas
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the outer covering of a nut or egg
- split
- Definition: a type of division or separation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of exercise or a dessert
Connections #809 explained
Why these words connect (August 29, 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: FAMOUS PERSON
These are all words that can be used to describe a well-known individual, such as a celebrity or public figure.
Green group: INCREASE
These are all words that can be associated with growth or expansion, such as a balloon inflating or a company increasing in size.
Blue group: PLACES THAT SELL GAS
These are all companies that operate gas stations, where you can purchase fuel and other convenience items.
Purple group: ___ SPLIT
These are all words that can be associated with a type of split, such as a banana split or a stock split.
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.
“star”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMOUS PERSON
Actually belongs to: INCREASE
while a star can be a famous person, in this context it refers to something that increases in size or brightness
“name”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMOUS PERSON
Actually belongs to: INCREASE
while a name can be associated with a famous person, in this context it refers to something that can increase in size or scope
“personality”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMOUS PERSON
Actually belongs to: PLACES THAT SELL GAS
while a personality can be associated with a famous person, in this context it refers to a type of store that sells gas and other items
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “star” didn't go with FAMOUS PERSON
Seems like: FAMOUS PERSON → Actually: INCREASE
while a star can be a famous person, in this context it refers to something that increases in size or brightness
Why “name” didn't go with FAMOUS PERSON
Seems like: FAMOUS PERSON → Actually: INCREASE
while a name can be associated with a famous person, in this context it refers to something that can increase in size or scope
Why “personality” didn't go with FAMOUS PERSON
Seems like: FAMOUS PERSON → Actually: PLACES THAT SELL GAS
while a personality can be associated with a famous person, in this context it refers to a type of store that sells gas and other items