Yellow group — BLEMISH
Why is “MAR” in the Yellow group?
to spoil or damage something, often used to describe a small flaw
Connections Hints for September 11, 2025 #822
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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
▼Blue group — BEHEMOTH
Why is “WHOPPER” in the Blue group?
something enormous, often used to describe a large or exaggerated thing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 11, 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.
- WHOPPER
- Definition: something enormous, especially a lie
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a large burger or an enormous thing
- MAMMOTH
- Definition: extremely large
- Why it's tricky: can refer to an extinct mammal or something enormous
- MAR
- Definition: to spoil or damage something
- Why it's tricky: can be a verb or a noun, and has multiple meanings
- BOX
- Definition: the area where the catcher squats
- Why it's tricky: can refer to many things, including a container or a baseball term
Connections #822 explained
Why these words connect (September 11, 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: BLEMISH
These are all words that describe small imperfections or damage, often used to describe flaws in objects or surfaces. They can be used as verbs or nouns, and often have similar connotations.
Green group: BEHEMOTH
These are all words that describe enormous things, often used to convey a sense of size or scale. They can be used as nouns or adjectives, and often have similar connotations.
Blue group: RUDE THINGS TO DO
These are all words that describe impolite or inconsiderate actions, often used to convey a sense of rudeness or disrespect. They can be used as verbs or nouns, and often have similar connotations.
Purple group: ON A BASEBALL FIELD
These are all words that describe specific locations or features on a baseball field, often used to convey a sense of place or position. They can be used as nouns or verbs, and often have similar connotations.
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.
“POINT”
Seems like it belongs to: BEHEMOTH
Actually belongs to: RUDE THINGS TO DO
while a point can be a small thing, in this context it refers to pointing at someone, which is a rude action
“BASE”
Seems like it belongs to: BEHEMOTH
Actually belongs to: ON A BASEBALL FIELD
while a base can be a foundation for something large, in this context it refers to a specific location on a baseball field
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POINT” didn't go with BEHEMOTH
Seems like: BEHEMOTH → Actually: RUDE THINGS TO DO
while a point can be a small thing, in this context it refers to pointing at someone, which is a rude action
Why “BASE” didn't go with BEHEMOTH
Seems like: BEHEMOTH → Actually: ON A BASEBALL FIELD
while a base can be a foundation for something large, in this context it refers to a specific location on a baseball field