Yellow group — EQUIPMENT
Why is “TACKLE” in the Yellow group?
a set of equipment or gear, especially for a particular sport or activity
Connections Hints for October 11, 2025 #852
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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 — NICKNAMES THAT HAVE OTHER MEANINGS
Why is “BOB” in the Purple group?
a common male nickname, but also a type of weight or a short form of 'bobber', a fishing float
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 11, 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.
- BILL
- Definition: a common male nickname, but also a type of invoice or a proposed law
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a person's name and a financial document
- GEAR
- Definition: equipment or machinery, but also a part of a vehicle's transmission system
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including general equipment and a specific mechanical component
- KIT
- Definition: a set of equipment or tools, but also a young animal, especially a fox
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a set of items and a type of animal
- PAT
- Definition: a common nickname, but also a type of gentle tap or stroke
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a person's name and a type of physical action
Connections #852 explained
Why these words connect (October 11, 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: EQUIPMENT
These are all general terms for sets of items or tools used for a particular purpose, such as sports or outdoor activities.
Green group: DRESS IN
These are all verbs or phrases that mean to put on or wear something, such as clothes or a uniform.
Blue group: STREET SUFFIXES
These are all common suffixes used to name streets or roads, such as 'alley' or 'lane'.
Purple group: NICKNAMES THAT HAVE OTHER MEANINGS
These are all common nicknames that also have other meanings or uses, such as 'bill' or 'pat'.
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.
“SPORT”
Seems like it belongs to: EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: DRESS IN
while 'sport' can refer to athletic equipment, in this context it means to wear or display something
“WAY”
Seems like it belongs to: DRESS IN
Actually belongs to: STREET SUFFIXES
while 'way' can mean a method or manner, in this context it refers to a type of street or road
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPORT” didn't go with EQUIPMENT
Seems like: EQUIPMENT → Actually: DRESS IN
while 'sport' can refer to athletic equipment, in this context it means to wear or display something
Why “WAY” didn't go with DRESS IN
Seems like: DRESS IN → Actually: STREET SUFFIXES
while 'way' can mean a method or manner, in this context it refers to a type of street or road