Green group — FAMOUS POETS
Why is “LORDE” in the Green group?
Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, known by her stage name Lorde, a New Zealand singer-songwriter who has also written poetry
Connections Hints for September 1, 2025 #812
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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 — FAMOUS POETS
Why is “POPE” in the Green group?
Alexander Pope, an 18th-century English poet
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 1, 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.
- BISHOP
- Definition: a high-ranking clergy member or a piece in the game of chess
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings in different contexts
- POPE
- Definition: the head of the Catholic Church or a surname
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a specific person or a title
- CARDINAL
- Definition: a high-ranking clergy member, a type of bird, or a sports team
- Why it's tricky: has multiple unrelated meanings
- BURNS
- Definition: the Scottish poet Robert Burns or the act of burning something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a person or an action
Connections #812 explained
Why these words connect (September 1, 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: FIRST APPEARANCE
These words all describe the act of something being introduced or presented for the first time, such as a debut performance or the launch of a new product.
Green group: ONES CELEBRATED WITH HOLIDAYS
These individuals are all celebrated with their own holidays, such as Mother's Day or Presidents' Day, which are observed to honor their contributions or significance.
Blue group: FAMOUS POETS
These individuals are all renowned poets, including Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Burns, and Alexander Pope, who have made significant contributions to the world of literature.
Purple group: WHAT "CARDINAL" MIGHT REFER TO
The word 'cardinal' can refer to a high-ranking clergy member, a type of bird, or a sports team, such as the St. Louis Cardinals or the Arizona Cardinals.
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.
“BIRD”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMOUS POETS
Actually belongs to: WHAT "CARDINAL" MIGHT REFER TO
The word 'bird' might seem like it belongs to the poets category due to the poet Byrd, but it actually refers to the type of bird that is a cardinal.
“BISHOP”
Seems like it belongs to: WHAT "CARDINAL" MIGHT REFER TO
Actually belongs to: FAMOUS POETS
The word 'bishop' might seem like it belongs to the cardinal category due to its religious connotation, but it actually refers to the poet Elizabeth Bishop.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BIRD” didn't go with FAMOUS POETS
Seems like: FAMOUS POETS → Actually: WHAT "CARDINAL" MIGHT REFER TO
The word 'bird' might seem like it belongs to the poets category due to the poet Byrd, but it actually refers to the type of bird that is a cardinal.
Why “BISHOP” didn't go with WHAT "CARDINAL" MIGHT REFER TO
Seems like: WHAT "CARDINAL" MIGHT REFER TO → Actually: FAMOUS POETS
The word 'bishop' might seem like it belongs to the cardinal category due to its religious connotation, but it actually refers to the poet Elizabeth Bishop.