Green group — FRENCH FOOD WORDS
Why is “CORNICHON” in the Green group?
A small, pickled French cucumber
Connections Hints for September 4, 2025 #815
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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 — FRENCH FOOD WORDS
Why is “PAMPLEMOUSSE” in the Green group?
A type of French citrus fruit
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 4, 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.
- PAIN
- Definition: French bread
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to physical discomfort
- CELLS
- Definition: Basic units of life or small rooms
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings in biology and everyday life
- STRING
- Definition: Series of objects, like lights, on a thread
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a sequence of characters or a cord
- FIX
- Definition: To repair or digitally alter
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings in different contexts
Connections #815 explained
Why these words connect (September 4, 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: WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
These are all common items you'd find on a Christmas tree, including ornaments and lights. They add to the festive atmosphere and are often used to decorate homes during the holiday season.
Green group: CLEAN UP, AS A PHOTOGRAPH
These are all terms related to editing or enhancing photographs, including using software like Photoshop. They help improve the appearance of images.
Blue group: FRENCH FOOD WORDS
These are all French culinary terms, including types of food and ingredients. They are commonly used in French cooking and are known for their unique flavors and preparations.
Purple group: THINGS WITH CELLS
These are all things that can be composed of cells, whether they are biological organisms or man-made structures like solar panels. They all have cells that work together to form a larger unit.
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.
“PAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH CELLS
Actually belongs to: FRENCH FOOD WORDS
Pain is French for bread, not related to biological cells
“STRING”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH CELLS
Actually belongs to: WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
String lights are a Christmas decoration, not related to cells
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PAIN” didn't go with THINGS WITH CELLS
Seems like: THINGS WITH CELLS → Actually: FRENCH FOOD WORDS
Pain is French for bread, not related to biological cells
Why “STRING” didn't go with THINGS WITH CELLS
Seems like: THINGS WITH CELLS → Actually: WHAT YOU MIGHT SEE ON A CHRISTMAS TREE
String lights are a Christmas decoration, not related to cells