Green group — HOMOPHONES OF GENESIS FIGURES
Why is “EAVE” in the Green group?
the lower edge of a roof, sounding like 'Eve', a biblical figure
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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 — HOMOPHONES OF GENESIS FIGURES
Why is “NOAA” in the Green group?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sounding like 'Noah', a biblical figure
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 18, 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.
- EAVE
- Definition: the lower edge of a roof
- Why it's tricky: uncommon architectural term
- NOAA
- Definition: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Why it's tricky: sounds like 'Noah', a biblical figure
- CANE
- Definition: a walking stick
- Why it's tricky: homophone of 'Cain', a biblical figure
- ABLE
- Definition: having sufficient skill or strength
- Why it's tricky: homophone of 'Abel', a biblical figure
Connections #829 explained
Why these words connect (September 18, 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: INTO IT
These words all describe a state of being eager or willing to participate, like being 'down' to go or 'game' for an adventure.
Green group: FURNISH
These words all describe the act of providing or equipping something, like 'outfitting' a room or 'preparing' a meal.
Blue group: ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS
These organizations all have stars in their logos, like NASA's star symbol or the NFL's star-shaped logo.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF GENESIS FIGURES
These words are all homophones of figures from the book of Genesis, like 'Abel' and 'Cain', or 'Eve' and 'Noah'.
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.
“GAME”
Seems like it belongs to: ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS
Actually belongs to: INTO IT
The word 'game' might seem like it belongs to the 'ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS' group because of the NFL, but it actually belongs to the 'INTO IT' group, meaning enthusiastic or willing.
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS
Actually belongs to: None
The word 'star' is not in any group, but it might seem like it belongs to the 'ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS' group because of the presence of stars in logos.
“READY”
Seems like it belongs to: INTO IT
Actually belongs to: FURNISH
The word 'ready' might seem like it belongs to the 'INTO IT' group, but it actually belongs to the 'FURNISH' group, meaning prepared or equipped.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GAME” didn't go with ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS
Seems like: ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS → Actually: INTO IT
The word 'game' might seem like it belongs to the 'ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS' group because of the NFL, but it actually belongs to the 'INTO IT' group, meaning enthusiastic or willing.
Why “STAR” didn't go with ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS
Seems like: ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS → Actually: None
The word 'star' is not in any group, but it might seem like it belongs to the 'ORGS WITH STARS IN THEIR LOGOS' group because of the presence of stars in logos.
Why “READY” didn't go with INTO IT
Seems like: INTO IT → Actually: FURNISH
The word 'ready' might seem like it belongs to the 'INTO IT' group, but it actually belongs to the 'FURNISH' group, meaning prepared or equipped.