Purple group — SQUANDER, WITH “AWAY”
Why is “FRITTER” in the Purple group?
To waste or spend something foolishly
Connections Hints for September 27, 2025 #838
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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 — SQUANDER, WITH “AWAY”
Why is “TRIFLE” in the Purple group?
To treat something as unimportant or to waste time
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 27, 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.
- FIN
- Definition: A part of a fish or a vehicle
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings: part of a fish or a vehicle
- FLIPPER
- Definition: A part of a seal or a device for flipping
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings: part of a seal or a device for flipping
- WING
- Definition: A part of a bird or an airplane
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings: part of a bird or an airplane
- KETTLE
- Definition: A container for boiling liquids
- Why it's tricky: Unrelated to the phrase 'kettle of fish'
Connections #838 explained
Why these words connect (September 27, 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: LOVING
These words are all adjectives that describe affectionate or caring feelings, often used to express love or fondness towards someone or something
Green group: APPENDAGES
These words are all names of body parts or extensions that are attached to or protrude from the main body, often used for movement, sensation, or other functions
Blue group: POPCORN-MAKING METHODS
These words are all methods or devices used to make popcorn, often using heat or other forms of energy to explode the kernels into the fluffy snack
Purple group: SQUANDER, WITH “AWAY”
These words are all verbs or phrases that describe ways to waste or spend something foolishly, often using the phrase 'away' to indicate a sense of loss or futility
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.
“FIN”
Seems like it belongs to: APPENDAGES
Actually belongs to: APPENDAGES
FIN seems like it belongs to APPENDAGES, but it's actually a part of a fish or a vehicle, which makes it a tricky fit
“WING”
Seems like it belongs to: APPENDAGES
Actually belongs to: APPENDAGES
WING seems like it belongs to APPENDAGES, but it's actually a part of a bird or an airplane, which makes it a tricky fit
“KETTLE”
Seems like it belongs to: POPCORN-MAKING METHODS
Actually belongs to: POPCORN-MAKING METHODS
KETTLE seems like it belongs to POPCORN-MAKING METHODS, but it's actually a container for boiling liquids, which makes it a tricky fit
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FIN” didn't go with APPENDAGES
Seems like: APPENDAGES → Actually: APPENDAGES
FIN seems like it belongs to APPENDAGES, but it's actually a part of a fish or a vehicle, which makes it a tricky fit
Why “WING” didn't go with APPENDAGES
Seems like: APPENDAGES → Actually: APPENDAGES
WING seems like it belongs to APPENDAGES, but it's actually a part of a bird or an airplane, which makes it a tricky fit
Why “KETTLE” didn't go with POPCORN-MAKING METHODS
Seems like: POPCORN-MAKING METHODS → Actually: POPCORN-MAKING METHODS
KETTLE seems like it belongs to POPCORN-MAKING METHODS, but it's actually a container for boiling liquids, which makes it a tricky fit