Blue group — ANAGRAMS
Why is “TSAR” in the Blue group?
a Russian monarch, an anagram of the word STAR
Connections Hints for October 4, 2025 #845
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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 — RUSH OF WIND
Why is “GALE” in the Green group?
a strong wind, especially one that is part of a storm
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 4, 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.
- STAR
- Definition: a celestial body, but also a title or rank
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings in different contexts
- GUST
- Definition: a sudden strong wind, but also a burst of emotion
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings in different contexts
- FORTUNE
- Definition: a type of cookie, but also wealth or luck
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings in different contexts
- BLAST
- Definition: a strong gust of wind, but also an explosion
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings in different contexts
Connections #845 explained
Why these words connect (October 4, 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: FIX A HOLE IN CLOTHING
These are all methods to repair clothing, including sewing and patching.
Green group: RUSH OF WIND
These are all types of strong winds, including gusts and blasts.
Blue group: ANAGRAMS
These are all anagrams of each other, including STAR and TSAR.
Purple group: KINDS OF COOKIES
These are all types of cookies, including fortune cookies and oatmeal cookies.
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.
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF COOKIES
Actually belongs to: ANAGRAMS
STAR is an anagram, not a type of cookie, although fortune cookies have a star symbol
“FORTUNE”
Seems like it belongs to: ANAGRAMS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF COOKIES
FORTUNE is a type of cookie, not an anagram, although it has a wordplay potential
“BLAST”
Seems like it belongs to: ANAGRAMS
Actually belongs to: RUSH OF WIND
BLAST is a strong gust of wind, not an anagram, although it has a strong connotation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAR” didn't go with KINDS OF COOKIES
Seems like: KINDS OF COOKIES → Actually: ANAGRAMS
STAR is an anagram, not a type of cookie, although fortune cookies have a star symbol
Why “FORTUNE” didn't go with ANAGRAMS
Seems like: ANAGRAMS → Actually: KINDS OF COOKIES
FORTUNE is a type of cookie, not an anagram, although it has a wordplay potential
Why “BLAST” didn't go with ANAGRAMS
Seems like: ANAGRAMS → Actually: RUSH OF WIND
BLAST is a strong gust of wind, not an anagram, although it has a strong connotation