Green group — GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Why is “STERLING” in the Green group?
relating to the British pound, a global currency
Connections Hints for September 13, 2025 #824
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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 — IMPORTANT
Why is “PRINCIPAL” in the Yellow group?
most important or main, a key concept in various contexts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 13, 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.
- KEY
- Definition: crucial or important
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for operating a lock
- PRINCIPAL
- Definition: most important
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the head of a school
- STERLING
- Definition: relating to the British pound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to high quality or excellent
- BILL
- Definition: a type of US currency
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a proposed law or a bird's beak
Connections #824 explained
Why these words connect (September 13, 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: IMPORTANT
These words are all synonyms for something that is vital or of great importance, often used in various contexts to convey a sense of priority or magnitude.
Green group: INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSED
These words are all related to concepts of privacy, secrecy, or closeness, often used to describe information or relationships that are not publicly disclosed.
Blue group: GLOBAL CURRENCIES
These words are all names of currencies used in various countries around the world, often used in international trade and commerce.
Purple group: BUFFALO ___
These words are all related to the city of Buffalo, often used in phrases or names that are iconic or well-known, such as Buffalo Bill or buffalo wings.
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.
“BILL”
Seems like it belongs to: GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Actually belongs to: BUFFALO ___
Although 'bill' can refer to a type of currency, in this context it's part of the phrase 'Buffalo Bill', a famous historical figure.
“KEY”
Seems like it belongs to: INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSED
Actually belongs to: IMPORTANT
While 'key' can imply something private or secret, in this context it means crucial or important.
“SECRET”
Seems like it belongs to: IMPORTANT
Actually belongs to: INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSED
Although 'secret' can imply something important, in this context it's part of a group related to intimate or undisclosed information.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BILL” didn't go with GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Seems like: GLOBAL CURRENCIES → Actually: BUFFALO ___
Although 'bill' can refer to a type of currency, in this context it's part of the phrase 'Buffalo Bill', a famous historical figure.
Why “KEY” didn't go with INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSED
Seems like: INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSED → Actually: IMPORTANT
While 'key' can imply something private or secret, in this context it means crucial or important.
Why “SECRET” didn't go with IMPORTANT
Seems like: IMPORTANT → Actually: INTIMATE AND UNDISCLOSED
Although 'secret' can imply something important, in this context it's part of a group related to intimate or undisclosed information.