Blue group — PARTS OF A TOILET TANK
Why is “FLAPPER” in the Blue group?
a valve that covers the hole at the bottom of a toilet tank
Connections Hints for September 29, 2025 #840
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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
▼Green group — FIRST WORDS IN '70S ROCK SONG TITLES
Why is “BOHEMIAN” in the Green group?
the first word in the title of the Queen song 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 29, 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.
- PUNK
- Definition: to play a joke on someone
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a music genre
- CHAIN
- Definition: a part of a toilet tank
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a series of linked items
- HANDLE
- Definition: a part of a toilet tank
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to manage or deal with
- FLOAT
- Definition: a part of a toilet tank
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to rest on the surface of a liquid
Connections #840 explained
Why these words connect (September 29, 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: KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
These are all types of undergarments, including briefs and boxers, commonly worn for comfort and support
Green group: PLAY A JOKE ON
These are all verbs that mean to play a joke or trick on someone, often in a lighthearted or humorous way, as seen in pranks and tricks played on friends
Blue group: PARTS OF A TOILET TANK
These are all components of a toilet tank, working together to regulate the flow of water and facilitate flushing, including the flapper and chain
Purple group: FIRST WORDS IN '70S ROCK SONG TITLES
These are all first words of song titles from the 1970s rock music era, including hits like 'Stairway to Heaven' and 'Hotel California'
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.
“CHAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A TOILET TANK
the word 'chain' might be associated with a type of underwear, but it actually refers to a part of a toilet tank
“HANDLE”
Seems like it belongs to: PLAY A JOKE ON
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A TOILET TANK
the word 'handle' might be associated with managing a situation, but it actually refers to a part of a toilet tank
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHAIN” didn't go with KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
Seems like: KINDS OF UNDERWEAR → Actually: PARTS OF A TOILET TANK
the word 'chain' might be associated with a type of underwear, but it actually refers to a part of a toilet tank
Why “HANDLE” didn't go with PLAY A JOKE ON
Seems like: PLAY A JOKE ON → Actually: PARTS OF A TOILET TANK
the word 'handle' might be associated with managing a situation, but it actually refers to a part of a toilet tank