Green group — KINDS OF LUGGAGE
Why is “HARD-SHELL” in the Green group?
type of luggage with a rigid exterior
Connections Hints for September 23, 2025 #834
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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 — TITLE CHARACTERS IN '80S MOVIES
Why is “PEE-WEE” in the Blue group?
main character in the 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 23, 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.
- BRIGHT
- Definition: having a strong and cheerful quality
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to high levels of light or intelligence
- ROLLER
- Definition: type of luggage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cylindrical tool or a type of wave
- BUGGY
- Definition: type of vehicle or baby carriage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a software error
- INDIANA
- Definition: title character in an '80s movie
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the US state or the University of Indiana
Connections #834 explained
Why these words connect (September 23, 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: CHEERFUL
These words are all adjectives that describe a positive emotional state, often associated with feelings of joy and optimism.
Green group: "RUBBER BABY BUGGY BUMPER"
These words are all part of a well-known phrase, often used to demonstrate one's ability to pronounce difficult combinations of words.
Blue group: KINDS OF LUGGAGE
These words are all types of luggage, often used for travel or storage, and can be found in various forms and materials.
Purple group: TITLE CHARACTERS IN '80S MOVIES
These words are all title characters from popular movies released in the 1980s, often becoming cultural icons of the era.
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.
“BABY”
Seems like it belongs to: CHEERFUL
Actually belongs to: "RUBBER BABY BUGGY BUMPER"
while babies can be cheerful, this word is part of a phrase
“ROLLER”
Seems like it belongs to: TITLE CHARACTERS IN '80S MOVIES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF LUGGAGE
while there may be movies with characters named Roller, this word refers to a type of luggage
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BABY” didn't go with CHEERFUL
Seems like: CHEERFUL → Actually: "RUBBER BABY BUGGY BUMPER"
while babies can be cheerful, this word is part of a phrase
Why “ROLLER” didn't go with TITLE CHARACTERS IN '80S MOVIES
Seems like: TITLE CHARACTERS IN '80S MOVIES → Actually: KINDS OF LUGGAGE
while there may be movies with characters named Roller, this word refers to a type of luggage