Green group — APPARITION
Why is “WIGHT” in the Green group?
an archaic term for a ghost or spirit
Connections Hints for September 6, 2025 #817
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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
▼Purple group — "BEST ___ PERFORMANCE" GRAMMY AWARD
Why is “AMERICANA” in the Purple group?
a genre of music that originated in the United States
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 6, 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.
- SPLIT
- Definition: to divide or separate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of exercise or a type of wood
- SHADE
- Definition: a ghostly spirit
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a color or a type of window covering
- CALL
- Definition: to predict or prophesize
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a phone call or a vocalization
- READ
- Definition: to interpret or understand
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of reading a book
Connections #817 explained
Why these words connect (September 6, 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: RUPTURED
These words all describe a state of being broken or torn, often in a sudden or forceful manner, such as a burst pipe or a split decision.
Green group: APPARITION
These words all describe a type of ghostly spirit or apparition, often seen as a specter or shade, such as the ghost of a deceased person or a supernatural entity.
Blue group: PREDICT
These words all describe the act of predicting or prophesizing a future event, such as reading tea leaves or interpreting omens, often requiring a high degree of intuition or insight.
Purple group: "BEST ___ PERFORMANCE" GRAMMY AWARD
These words all describe genres of music that have been recognized by the Grammy Awards, such as jazz, rap, or Americana, often characterized by distinct styles or sounds.
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.
“SPIRIT”
Seems like it belongs to: PREDICT
Actually belongs to: APPARITION
while spirits can be prophetic, the word is more closely related to ghosts and apparitions
“CALL”
Seems like it belongs to: RUPTURED
Actually belongs to: PREDICT
while a call can be a sudden or forceful action, it is more closely related to prediction and prophecy
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPIRIT” didn't go with PREDICT
Seems like: PREDICT → Actually: APPARITION
while spirits can be prophetic, the word is more closely related to ghosts and apparitions
Why “CALL” didn't go with RUPTURED
Seems like: RUPTURED → Actually: PREDICT
while a call can be a sudden or forceful action, it is more closely related to prediction and prophecy