Purple group — MEMBER OF A CLASSIC BACKING BAND
Why is “BANSHEE” in the Purple group?
a female spirit in Irish folklore, also the name of a rock band
Connections Hints for September 15, 2025 #826
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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 — MEMBER OF A CLASSIC BACKING BAND
Why is “WAILER” in the Purple group?
a person who wails, also the name of a reggae band
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 15, 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.
- BANK
- Definition: the land alongside a river
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a financial institution
- CHEMISTRY
- Definition: a romantic or emotional connection between people
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to the scientific field
- SPARK
- Definition: a small burst of flame or a spark of attraction
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a spark of electricity
- STRAND
- Definition: a beach or a stretch of land
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a thread or a strand of DNA
Connections #826 explained
Why these words connect (September 15, 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: FLOORING OPTIONS
These are all common types of flooring materials used in homes and buildings, including carpet, laminate, tile, and wood.
Green group: BEACHY AREA
These are all terms used to describe areas near the ocean, including the bank, coast, shore, and strand.
Blue group: ROMANTIC VIBE
These are all words that evoke a sense of romance and attraction, including chemistry, connection, fireworks, and spark.
Purple group: MEMBER OF A CLASSIC BACKING BAND
These are all names of famous backing bands, including the Banshees, Heartbreakers, Pips, and Wailers.
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.
“BANK”
Seems like it belongs to: FLOORING OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: BEACHY AREA
BANK can refer to a financial institution, but in this context, it refers to the land alongside a river.
“WOOD”
Seems like it belongs to: MEMBER OF A CLASSIC BACKING BAND
Actually belongs to: FLOORING OPTIONS
WOOD can refer to a type of flooring, but it's not a member of a classic backing band.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BANK” didn't go with FLOORING OPTIONS
Seems like: FLOORING OPTIONS → Actually: BEACHY AREA
BANK can refer to a financial institution, but in this context, it refers to the land alongside a river.
Why “WOOD” didn't go with MEMBER OF A CLASSIC BACKING BAND
Seems like: MEMBER OF A CLASSIC BACKING BAND → Actually: FLOORING OPTIONS
WOOD can refer to a type of flooring, but it's not a member of a classic backing band.