Blue group — BEST ANIMATED FEATURE OSCAR WINNERS
Why is “FLOW” in the Blue group?
not actually an Oscar winner, but could be confused with other animated films
Connections Hints for October 2, 2025 #843
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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 — DOG COMMANDS
Why is “HEEL” in the Yellow group?
command to walk beside the owner
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 2, 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.
- RIGHT
- Definition: morally correct
- Why it's tricky: can also mean direction or location
- LEFT
- Definition: past tense of leave
- Why it's tricky: can also mean direction or political affiliation
- SET
- Definition: to put something in a specific position
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a collection of things or a TV show
- FLOW
- Definition: not a real Oscar winner, but could be confused with 'Inside Out' or other animated films
- Why it's tricky: sounds like it could be an animated film
Connections #843 explained
Why these words connect (October 2, 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: DOG COMMANDS
These are all common commands given to dogs during training or everyday life, such as 'stay' or 'come'. They are used to establish a strong bond between dog and owner.
Green group: DESERVED
These words all relate to the concept of something being deserved or justified, such as a reward or punishment. They are often used in moral or philosophical discussions.
Blue group: SITUATED
These words all relate to the concept of something being placed or positioned in a certain way, such as an object or a person. They are often used in spatial or descriptive contexts.
Purple group: BEST ANIMATED FEATURE OSCAR WINNERS
These films are all winners of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, such as 'UP' or 'FROZEN'. They are highly acclaimed and have been recognized for their excellence in animation.
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.
“RIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: DOG COMMANDS
Actually belongs to: DESERVED
while 'right' can be a command, in this context it means morally correct
“SET”
Seems like it belongs to: BEST ANIMATED FEATURE OSCAR WINNERS
Actually belongs to: SITUATED
while 'set' can refer to a film set, in this context it means to put something in a position
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RIGHT” didn't go with DOG COMMANDS
Seems like: DOG COMMANDS → Actually: DESERVED
while 'right' can be a command, in this context it means morally correct
Why “SET” didn't go with BEST ANIMATED FEATURE OSCAR WINNERS
Seems like: BEST ANIMATED FEATURE OSCAR WINNERS → Actually: SITUATED
while 'set' can refer to a film set, in this context it means to put something in a position