Blue group — HALT
Why is “STAUNCH” in the Blue group?
strongly supporting or defending something
Connections Hints for October 14, 2025 #855
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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 — ANIMALS MINUS STARTING LETTER
Why is “ANTHER” in the Purple group?
the pollen-producing part of a flower
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 14, 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.
- DIGEST
- Definition: a summary or review of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the process of breaking down food
- STEM
- Definition: to stop or check something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the main trunk of a plant
- OCCUPY
- Definition: to engage or capture someone's attention
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to taking control of a place or position
- CURB
- Definition: to restrain or control something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stone or concrete edge
Connections #855 explained
Why these words connect (October 14, 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: CAPTIVATE
These words all relate to capturing or engaging someone's attention, whether it's through absorption, occupation, or holding someone's interest.
Green group: SUMMARY
These words all relate to summarizing or reviewing information, whether it's through a brief overview or a detailed analysis.
Blue group: HALT
These words all relate to stopping or checking something, whether it's through restraint, control, or obstruction.
Purple group: ANIMALS MINUS STARTING LETTER
These words all relate to animals, but with their starting letter removed, making them tricky to identify.
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.
“STEM”
Seems like it belongs to: CAPTIVATE
Actually belongs to: HALT
Although 'stem' can mean to stop or check, it's more commonly associated with the main trunk of a plant, leading to confusion with the 'CAPTIVATE' group.
“OCCUPY”
Seems like it belongs to: SUMMARY
Actually belongs to: CAPTIVATE
The word 'occupy' can be misleading as it can also mean to take control of a place, making it seem like it belongs to the 'SUMMARY' group.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STEM” didn't go with CAPTIVATE
Seems like: CAPTIVATE → Actually: HALT
Although 'stem' can mean to stop or check, it's more commonly associated with the main trunk of a plant, leading to confusion with the 'CAPTIVATE' group.
Why “OCCUPY” didn't go with SUMMARY
Seems like: SUMMARY → Actually: CAPTIVATE
The word 'occupy' can be misleading as it can also mean to take control of a place, making it seem like it belongs to the 'SUMMARY' group.