Green group — STARTING WITH POSSESSIVE DETERMINERS
Why is “OUROBOROS” in the Green group?
A snake eating its own tail, symbolizing cycles and renewal
Connections Hints for September 2, 2025 #813
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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 — STARTING WITH POSSESSIVE DETERMINERS
Why is “HISTAMINE” in the Green group?
A chemical involved in immune responses, particularly allergic reactions
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 2, 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.
- EXPLETIVES
- Definition: Words used to express strong emotions
- Why it's tricky: Can be confused with other strong language
- HERRING
- Definition: A type of fish, or a misleading clue
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings, including a red herring in puzzle context
- MYSTERY
- Definition: A puzzle or enigma
- Why it's tricky: Can be related to many categories, making it ambiguous
- OUROBOROS
- Definition: A snake eating its own tail, symbolizing cycles
- Why it's tricky: Uncommon word with multiple possible connections
Connections #813 explained
Why these words connect (September 2, 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: CURSES
These are all terms related to strong language or swearing, often considered impolite or taboo in certain contexts
Green group: IN "A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS"
These words are all taken from the famous poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas', also known as 'The Night Before Christmas', written by Clement Clarke Moore
Blue group: WORN BY EARRING MAGIC KEN
These are all articles of clothing or accessories worn by the character Earring Magic Ken, a fashion doll
Purple group: STARTING WITH POSSESSIVE DETERMINERS
These words all start with possessive determiners such as 'my', 'his', or 'her', indicating ownership or relationship
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.
“MOUSE”
Seems like it belongs to: CURSES
Actually belongs to: IN "A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS"
Although 'mouse' can be a computer input device, in this context it refers to the animal, misleading solvers into the wrong category
“HOUSE”
Seems like it belongs to: WORN BY EARRING MAGIC KEN
Actually belongs to: IN "A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS"
The word 'house' might be associated with fashion or style, but in this case, it's related to the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MOUSE” didn't go with CURSES
Seems like: CURSES → Actually: IN "A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS"
Although 'mouse' can be a computer input device, in this context it refers to the animal, misleading solvers into the wrong category
Why “HOUSE” didn't go with WORN BY EARRING MAGIC KEN
Seems like: WORN BY EARRING MAGIC KEN → Actually: IN "A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS"
The word 'house' might be associated with fashion or style, but in this case, it's related to the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'