Purple group — VEGETABLES WITH FIRST LETTER REMOVED
Why is “QUASH” in the Purple group?
a type of summer squash, with the first letter 'S' removed
Connections Hints for September 21, 2025 #832
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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 — VEGETABLES WITH FIRST LETTER REMOVED
Why is “HIVE” in the Purple group?
a type of beet, with the first letter 'B' removed
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 21, 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.
- VEG
- Definition: to relax or be idle, as in 'veg out'
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'veggie', a common slang term for vegetable
- BAR
- Definition: a counter where drinks are served
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of pressure or a solid piece of material
- LOAF
- Definition: to waste time or be idle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of bread
- TAP
- Definition: to touch a screen lightly with a finger
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a faucet or to strike lightly
Connections #832 explained
Why these words connect (September 21, 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: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
These are all common gestures used to navigate and interact with touchscreen devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Green group: RELAX
These are all words that describe ways to relax or take a break, whether physically or mentally.
Blue group: RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS
These are all common seating options found in restaurants, each with its own unique characteristics and advantages.
Purple group: VEGETABLES WITH FIRST LETTER REMOVED
These are all types of vegetables with their first letter removed, requiring solvers to think creatively about common vegetable names.
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.
“BAR”
Seems like it belongs to: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
Actually belongs to: RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS
while 'bar' can refer to a type of screen gesture, in this context it refers to a restaurant seating area
“LOAF”
Seems like it belongs to: VEGETABLES WITH FIRST LETTER REMOVED
Actually belongs to: RELAX
while 'loaf' can be a type of bread, in this context it refers to wasting time or being idle
“TAP”
Seems like it belongs to: RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
while 'tap' can refer to a type of beer or a faucet, in this context it refers to a screen gesture
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAR” didn't go with TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
Seems like: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES → Actually: RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS
while 'bar' can refer to a type of screen gesture, in this context it refers to a restaurant seating area
Why “LOAF” didn't go with VEGETABLES WITH FIRST LETTER REMOVED
Seems like: VEGETABLES WITH FIRST LETTER REMOVED → Actually: RELAX
while 'loaf' can be a type of bread, in this context it refers to wasting time or being idle
Why “TAP” didn't go with RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS
Seems like: RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS → Actually: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
while 'tap' can refer to a type of beer or a faucet, in this context it refers to a screen gesture