Purple group — CHOCOLATE BARS PLUS A LETTER
Why is “SKORT” in the Purple group?
a type of chocolate bar with a letter added, in this case, likely 'Skor' with a 't' added
Connections Hints for October 19, 2025 #860
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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 — TOPPLE
Why is “WIPEOUT” in the Yellow group?
a complete failure or collapse, also a term used in surfing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 19, 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.
- LEAVES
- Definition: pages of a book
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to plant leaves
- COVER
- Definition: book cover
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to conceal or protect
- FLIP
- Definition: to lose one's temper
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to turn or toss
- BUG
- Definition: to annoy or bother
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an insect
Connections #860 explained
Why these words connect (October 19, 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: TOPPLE
These words all describe a loss of balance or a downward motion, often used to convey a sense of failure or accident, such as a wipeout in surfing or a tumble down the stairs
Green group: PARTS OF A BOOK
These words all describe physical parts of a book, such as the cover, jacket, and spine, which are essential components of a published work, often designed to protect and organize the content
Blue group: LOSE IT, WITH "OUT"
These words all describe a loss of composure or control, often used in phrases with 'out', such as 'bug out' or 'freak out', which convey a sense of intense emotion or chaos
Purple group: CHOCOLATE BARS PLUS A LETTER
These words all describe chocolate bars with an additional letter, such as 'Crunchy' or 'Dover', which are likely references to popular candy bars with a single letter added, such as 'Crunch' or 'Dove'
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.
“LEAVES”
Seems like it belongs to: TOPPLE
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A BOOK
while leaves can fall, in this context, it refers to pages of a book
“COVER”
Seems like it belongs to: TOPPLE
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A BOOK
while something can cover or topple, in this context, it refers to a book cover
“BUG”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A BOOK
Actually belongs to: LOSE IT, WITH "OUT"
while a bug can be an error in a book, in this context, it means to annoy or bother
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LEAVES” didn't go with TOPPLE
Seems like: TOPPLE → Actually: PARTS OF A BOOK
while leaves can fall, in this context, it refers to pages of a book
Why “COVER” didn't go with TOPPLE
Seems like: TOPPLE → Actually: PARTS OF A BOOK
while something can cover or topple, in this context, it refers to a book cover
Why “BUG” didn't go with PARTS OF A BOOK
Seems like: PARTS OF A BOOK → Actually: LOSE IT, WITH "OUT"
while a bug can be an error in a book, in this context, it means to annoy or bother