Purple group — WRINKLY THINGS
Why is “SHAR PEI” in the Purple group?
a breed of dog known for its wrinkled skin
Connections Hints for September 24, 2025 #835
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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 — WRINKLY THINGS
Why is “CREPE PAPER” in the Purple group?
a type of thin, wrinkled paper used for decorations
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 24, 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.
- FEATURE
- Definition: a prominent attribute or a full-length movie
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a film and a notable characteristic
- FLICK
- Definition: a casual term for a movie
- Why it's tricky: informal usage might confuse with other meanings
- PRUNE
- Definition: a type of wrinkly fruit or to trim something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of fruit and a verb
- SWEET
- Definition: pleasant or a term used in various phrases
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and is used in different contexts
Connections #835 explained
Why these words connect (September 24, 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: MOVIE
These are all terms used to describe a film or cinematic production, including formal and informal language.
Green group: STREW
These words all describe the act of scattering or spreading something, whether it's objects, seeds, or other items.
Blue group: WRINKLY THINGS
These words all describe things that have wrinkles, whether it's a physical object, a living thing, or a type of material.
Purple group: SWEET ___
These words all complete a phrase that starts with 'sweet', whether it's a type of food, a term of endearment, or a descriptive phrase.
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.
“PEPPER”
Seems like it belongs to: SWEET ___
Actually belongs to: STREW
although pepper can be sweet, it's actually related to scattering or sprinkling
“BRAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: SWEET ___
Actually belongs to: WRINKLY THINGS
brain has many wrinkles, but it doesn't fit the sweet category
“FLICK”
Seems like it belongs to: STREW
Actually belongs to: MOVIE
flick is a synonym for movie, not related to scattering
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PEPPER” didn't go with SWEET ___
Seems like: SWEET ___ → Actually: STREW
although pepper can be sweet, it's actually related to scattering or sprinkling
Why “BRAIN” didn't go with SWEET ___
Seems like: SWEET ___ → Actually: WRINKLY THINGS
brain has many wrinkles, but it doesn't fit the sweet category
Why “FLICK” didn't go with STREW
Seems like: STREW → Actually: MOVIE
flick is a synonym for movie, not related to scattering