Purple group — SKY___
Why is “SCRAPER” in the Purple group?
a very tall building, often used to describe a skyscraper
Connections Hints for September 20, 2025 #831
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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 — N.H.L. TEAM MEMBER
Why is “SENATOR” in the Blue group?
a member of the Ottawa Senators hockey team
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 20, 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.
- DUCK
- Definition: a type of bird, but also a hockey team
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, could refer to the bird or the team
- STAR
- Definition: a celestial body, but also a term for a skilled player
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, could refer to the celestial body or the player
- FLYER
- Definition: a type of sports team, but also a person or thing that flies
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, could refer to the team or the person/thing
- CHIP
- Definition: a small piece of food, but also a term for a type of bet
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, could refer to the food or the bet
Connections #831 explained
Why these words connect (September 20, 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: CAR BRANDS
These are all major car brands, including Dodge, Ford, and Lincoln, which are known for their vehicles
Green group: BIT OF SPORTS BAR FARE
These are all types of food often served at sports bars, including chips and wings
Blue group: N.H.L. TEAM MEMBER
These are all teams that play in the NHL, including the Ducks and Senators
Purple group: SKY___
These are all words that can be combined with 'sky' to form a phrase, such as 'sky dive' or 'sky scraper'
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.
“DUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: BIT OF SPORTS BAR FARE
Actually belongs to: N.H.L. TEAM MEMBER
while a duck is a type of food, in this context it refers to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: SKY___
Actually belongs to: N.H.L. TEAM MEMBER
while a star is a celestial body, in this context it refers to the Dallas Stars hockey team
“CHIP”
Seems like it belongs to: CAR BRANDS
Actually belongs to: BIT OF SPORTS BAR FARE
while a chip is a small piece of a car, in this context it refers to a type of food
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DUCK” didn't go with BIT OF SPORTS BAR FARE
Seems like: BIT OF SPORTS BAR FARE → Actually: N.H.L. TEAM MEMBER
while a duck is a type of food, in this context it refers to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team
Why “STAR” didn't go with SKY___
Seems like: SKY___ → Actually: N.H.L. TEAM MEMBER
while a star is a celestial body, in this context it refers to the Dallas Stars hockey team
Why “CHIP” didn't go with CAR BRANDS
Seems like: CAR BRANDS → Actually: BIT OF SPORTS BAR FARE
while a chip is a small piece of a car, in this context it refers to a type of food