Blue group — KINDS OF BEARS
Why is “SUN” in the Blue group?
a type of bear, also known as a sun bear, native to Southeast Asia
Connections Hints for September 26, 2025 #837
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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
▼Yellow group — STIR VIGOROUSLY
Why is “WHISK” in the Yellow group?
a kitchen tool used to mix and blend ingredients
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 26, 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.
- LIGHT
- Definition: faint or dim, rather than a source of illumination
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings of 'light' could mislead solvers
- WHIP
- Definition: to beat or stir vigorously, rather than a type of lash
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings of 'whip' could confuse solvers
- SUN
- Definition: a type of bear, rather than the star at the center of our solar system
- Why it's tricky: uncommon usage of 'sun' as a type of bear
- POOL
- Definition: a type of dirty phrase, rather than a body of water
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings of 'pool' could mislead solvers
Connections #837 explained
Why these words connect (September 26, 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: STIR VIGOROUSLY
These are all words that describe ways to mix or blend ingredients, often used in cooking or baking. They are all related to the act of stirring or beating food.
Green group: HARD TO MAKE OUT
These are all words that describe something that is difficult to see or perceive, often due to a lack of light or clarity. They are all related to the idea of something being faint or dim.
Blue group: KINDS OF BEARS
These are all words that describe different species of bears, often found in various parts of the world. They are all related to the idea of bears as a type of animal.
Purple group: DIRTY ___
These are all words that complete a phrase that is often considered dirty or off-color, often used in a humorous or ironic way. They are all related to the idea of something being impolite or taboo.
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.
“LIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF BEARS
Actually belongs to: HARD TO MAKE OUT
while 'light' can describe the color of a bear's fur, in this context it refers to something that is faint or dim
“WHIP”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF BEARS
Actually belongs to: STIR VIGOROUSLY
while 'whip' can be a type of lash, in this context it refers to the act of beating or stirring vigorously
“SUN”
Seems like it belongs to: HARD TO MAKE OUT
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF BEARS
while 'sun' can refer to the star at the center of our solar system, in this context it refers to a type of bear
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LIGHT” didn't go with KINDS OF BEARS
Seems like: KINDS OF BEARS → Actually: HARD TO MAKE OUT
while 'light' can describe the color of a bear's fur, in this context it refers to something that is faint or dim
Why “WHIP” didn't go with KINDS OF BEARS
Seems like: KINDS OF BEARS → Actually: STIR VIGOROUSLY
while 'whip' can be a type of lash, in this context it refers to the act of beating or stirring vigorously
Why “SUN” didn't go with HARD TO MAKE OUT
Seems like: HARD TO MAKE OUT → Actually: KINDS OF BEARS
while 'sun' can refer to the star at the center of our solar system, in this context it refers to a type of bear