Did today’s Conexo make you scratch your head? If those word groups weren’t falling into place, you’re not alone! Let’s break it all down with clever hints first, then dive into the satisfying final connections with a full explanation for August 11, 2025.
Need a Nudge? Here Are Today’s Hints
Try grouping the 16 words by finding shared meanings. For today’s puzzle, the word sets relate to:
- Abbreviations for something you see every year
- Actions that ruin or sully
- Names you might find on a class roster
- The second word in some familiar phrases with “pack”
Tricky, right? Review the words and see if you can spot the patterns!
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The Official Solution: Word Connections Explained
Stuck? Here’s how the words sort into four neat groups with their shared links:
| Group Theme | Words | Why They Fit |
| Month abbreviations | JAN, FEB, AUG, NOV | These are all short forms of calendar months. |
| To tarnish | MAR, MARK, TAINT, BLEMISH | Each means to damage or spoil something’s purity or appearance. |
| Male names | MILES, NOAH, DEAN, ROBERT | Standard male first names. |
| ___ pack (phrases) | SIX, JET, BATTERY, RAT | Each completes a common two-word phrase with “pack”: six pack, jet pack, battery pack, rat pack. |
Why These Connections Work
- Month Abbreviations: Each is a three-letter version of a month, often seen on calendars or forms.
- To Tarnish: These verbs are synonyms for spoiling, marking, or sullying, whether literally (like “MAR” a surface) or figuratively.
- Male Names: Classic guy names you’d find anywhere from baby name lists to Hollywood credits.
- ___ Pack: Pop culture and modern life are packed (pun intended) with these phrases—jet pack, six pack, battery pack, rat pack—making the link instantly “click” once spotted.
Tips for Mastering Conexo
- Look for double meanings! Some words, like “pack,” may connect through idioms or combinations rather than a single theme.
- Break down the obvious first. Names and abbreviations tend to be easier groupings.
- Don’t overthink synonyms. If words share a verb or descriptive meaning, they often form a group.
Play daily, train your word association radar, and celebrate those “aha!” moments. Was today’s puzzle tricky or did you breeze right through?
Happy puzzling—see you for the next Conexo challenge!
