Blue group — ONE IN A SEPTET
Why is “SEPTET” in the Blue group?
a group of seven, often used in music or literature
Connections Hints for October 10, 2025 #851
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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 — ___ EYE
Why is “NAKED” in the Purple group?
without clothing, also a phrase 'naked eye' meaning unaided vision
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 10, 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.
- CONTINENT
- Definition: one of the seven continents in geography
- Why it's tricky: could be confused with other categories due to its broad meaning
- DEVIL
- Definition: a tarot card, also known as a fallen angel
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts, including religion and mythology
- LOVERS
- Definition: a tarot card representing relationships and partnerships
- Why it's tricky: could be mistaken for a general term due to its common usage
- WONDER
- Definition: one of the seven wonders of the world
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a feeling of awe or curiosity
Connections #851 explained
Why these words connect (October 10, 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: SIGNIFICANT
These words all describe something that has a notable impact or influence, often used to emphasize their gravity or seriousness.
Green group: ONE IN A SEPTET
Each of these words represents one item in a set of seven, whether it be continents, deadly sins, wonders, or sisters.
Blue group: TAROT CARDS, WITH "THE"
These are all names of tarot cards that include the definite article 'the' in their title, often symbolizing specific themes or energies in a reading.
Purple group: ___ EYE
Each of these words can be combined with 'eye' to form a common phrase or idiom, often related to vision, perception, or intuition.
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.
“MAGIC”
Seems like it belongs to: TAROT CARDS, WITH "THE"
Actually belongs to: ___ EYE
although magic is related to tarot cards, in this context it belongs to the '___ EYE' category as in 'magic eye'
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: ONE IN A SEPTET
Actually belongs to: TAROT CARDS, WITH "THE"
while star can be one of the seven wonders, in this context it refers to the tarot card 'The Star'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MAGIC” didn't go with TAROT CARDS, WITH "THE"
Seems like: TAROT CARDS, WITH "THE" → Actually: ___ EYE
although magic is related to tarot cards, in this context it belongs to the '___ EYE' category as in 'magic eye'
Why “STAR” didn't go with ONE IN A SEPTET
Seems like: ONE IN A SEPTET → Actually: TAROT CARDS, WITH "THE"
while star can be one of the seven wonders, in this context it refers to the tarot card 'The Star'