Purple group — GEOMETRY ADJECTIVES
Why is “VOLUMETRIC” in the Purple group?
relating to the measurement of volume in three-dimensional space
Connections Hints for September 7, 2025 #818
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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
▼Yellow group — GYMNASTICS MOVES
Why is “ARABESQUE” in the Yellow group?
a pose on one leg with the other leg extended behind
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 7, 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.
- ARIAL
- Definition: a font style
- Why it's tricky: also sounds like 'Ariel', a Disney princess
- AREAL
- Definition: relating to an area
- Why it's tricky: similar to 'arial', a font style
- LINEAR
- Definition: in a straight line
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'line' in various contexts
- VOLUMETRIC
- Definition: relating to volume
- Why it's tricky: uncommon word with multiple syllables
Connections #818 explained
Why these words connect (September 7, 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: GYMNASTICS MOVES
These are all names of gymnastics moves, including poses and tumbling passes.
Green group: DISNEY PRINCESSES
These are all names of Disney princesses, including Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Merida from Brave.
Blue group: FONTS
These are all names of font styles, including Arial and Georgia.
Purple group: GEOMETRY ADJECTIVES
These are all geometry adjectives, including angular and linear.
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.
“ARIAL”
Seems like it belongs to: DISNEY PRINCESSES
Actually belongs to: FONTS
The word 'ARIAL' sounds like 'Ariel', a Disney princess, but it's actually a font style.
“AREAL”
Seems like it belongs to: FONTS
Actually belongs to: GEOMETRY ADJECTIVES
The word 'AREAL' is similar to 'arial', a font style, but it's actually a geometry adjective.
“LINEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: GYMNASTICS MOVES
Actually belongs to: GEOMETRY ADJECTIVES
The word 'LINEAR' can be confused with 'line' in gymnastics, but it's actually a geometry adjective.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ARIAL” didn't go with DISNEY PRINCESSES
Seems like: DISNEY PRINCESSES → Actually: FONTS
The word 'ARIAL' sounds like 'Ariel', a Disney princess, but it's actually a font style.
Why “AREAL” didn't go with FONTS
Seems like: FONTS → Actually: GEOMETRY ADJECTIVES
The word 'AREAL' is similar to 'arial', a font style, but it's actually a geometry adjective.
Why “LINEAR” didn't go with GYMNASTICS MOVES
Seems like: GYMNASTICS MOVES → Actually: GEOMETRY ADJECTIVES
The word 'LINEAR' can be confused with 'line' in gymnastics, but it's actually a geometry adjective.