Green group — FICTIONAL SPIES
Why is “PEEL” in the Green group?
a fictional spy, also a layer of skin
Connections Hints for September 8, 2025 #819
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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 — FICTIONAL SPIES
Why is “ARCHER” in the Green group?
a fictional spy, also a person who uses a bow and arrow
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 8, 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.
- BULL
- Definition: nonsense or false talk
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a male cattle
- HIKE
- Definition: to increase
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a long walk
- POWERS
- Definition: a fictional spy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to abilities or strengths
- ARCHER
- Definition: a fictional spy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who uses a bow and arrow
Connections #819 explained
Why these words connect (September 8, 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: NONSENSE
These words all describe something that is untrue or worthless, often used to describe talk or information that is not genuine.
Green group: INCREASE, WITH "UP"
These words all describe actions that increase something, often used with the word 'up' to intensify the action.
Blue group: FICTIONAL SPIES
These characters are all fictional spies from various books, movies, and TV shows, known for their espionage skills and adventures.
Purple group: CAT___
These words all complete the phrase 'cat ___', describing various actions or objects related to cats.
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.
“BULL”
Seems like it belongs to: INCREASE, WITH "UP"
Actually belongs to: NONSENSE
Bull can mean nonsense, but it can also mean to increase or intimidate, making it a tricky word.
“HIKE”
Seems like it belongs to: CAT___
Actually belongs to: INCREASE, WITH "UP"
Hike can mean a long walk, but in this context, it means to increase.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BULL” didn't go with INCREASE, WITH "UP"
Seems like: INCREASE, WITH "UP" → Actually: NONSENSE
Bull can mean nonsense, but it can also mean to increase or intimidate, making it a tricky word.
Why “HIKE” didn't go with CAT___
Seems like: CAT___ → Actually: INCREASE, WITH "UP"
Hike can mean a long walk, but in this context, it means to increase.