Yellow group
Straightforward
Gentle hint
A record collection could be sorted under these headings.
Show one word
EMO belongs in this group.
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MUSIC GENRES
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- EMO
- FUNK
- METAL
- POP
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Connections #811
hints & answers for August 30, 2025
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#811
This reference always shows August 30, 2025. It is released in at least one timezone; every answer stays closed until you reveal it.
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1/4
Green group
A little trickier
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with B, B, S and S. These initials are in sorted order.
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BITE belongs in this group.
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NOT BE GOOD
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- BITE
- BLOW
- STINK
- SUCK
Blue group
More challenging
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with E, R, R and S. These initials are in sorted order.
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EAT belongs in this group.
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DO EXCEPTIONALLY WELL
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- EAT
- ROCK
- RULE
- SLAY
Purple group
Wordplay & surprises
First-letter clue
Look for four entries beginning with C, E, G and R. These initials are in sorted order.
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CAGE belongs in this group.
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CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS
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- CAGE
- ENO
- GLASS
- REICH
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- Yellow: MUSIC GENRES
- Green: NOT BE GOOD
- Blue: DO EXCEPTIONALLY WELL
- Purple: CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS
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All four categories and their words, together.
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Yellow
MUSIC GENRES
EMO · FUNK · METAL · POP
Green
NOT BE GOOD
BITE · BLOW · STINK · SUCK
Blue
DO EXCEPTIONALLY WELL
EAT · ROCK · RULE · SLAY
Purple
CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS
CAGE · ENO · GLASS · REICH
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