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Connections #782 hints for August 1
The puzzle has 16 words to sort into four groups of four. Use these clues one at a time:
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- One group is about having a natural talent.
- One group shares a silent letter at the beginning.
- One group consists of surnames associated with classic Hollywood stars.
- One group completes the phrase “Hit the ___.”
Today’s Connections categories
The four category labels are:
- Aptitude
- Silent “W”
- Legends of Classic Hollywood
- Hit the ___
Spoilers: Connections #782 answers
The full solution for Friday, August 1, 2025, is below.
- Yellow — Aptitude: BENT, FACULTY, FLAIR, GIFT
- Green — Silent “W”: PLAYWRIGHT, SWORD, WRAP, WREATH
- Blue — Legends of Classic Hollywood: DEAN, GABLE, GARLAND, TEMPLE
- Purple — Hit the ___: HAY, JACKPOT, ROAD, ROOF
Why the groups fit
Aptitude
BENT, FACULTY, FLAIR, and GIFT can each describe a natural ability or talent.
#1 Best Overall
Silent “W”
The first W is not pronounced in PLAYWRIGHT, SWORD, WRAP, or WREATH.
Legends of Classic Hollywood
DEAN, GABLE, GARLAND, and TEMPLE point to James Dean, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and Shirley Temple.
Rank #2
Hit the ___
Each word completes the familiar phrase: hit the hay, hit the jackpot, hit the road, and hit the roof.
The likely overlap to watch for
GARLAND and WREATH may look like a pair because both can refer to decorations made from plants. They belong to separate groups here: GARLAND is a Hollywood surname, while WREATH is in the silent-W group. JACKPOT may also suggest good fortune or a gift, but its intended match is the phrase “hit the jackpot.”
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