Green group — PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Why is “BIRDIE” in the Green group?
a score of one stroke under par on a hole in golf
Connections Hints for October 23, 2025 #864
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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
▼Blue group — PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Why is “PUCK” in the Blue group?
a flat, circular piece of rubber used in ice hockey
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 23, 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.
- DANDY
- Definition: a fine or excellent thing
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of boat
- SWELL
- Definition: excellent or fine
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to become larger
- KITTY
- Definition: a pool of money
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to a young cat
- STONE
- Definition: a piece of sports equipment
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a unit of weight
Connections #864 explained
Why these words connect (October 23, 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: PEACHY
These words are all slang terms used to describe something as excellent or fine, often used in informal settings.
Green group: WINNINGS
These words are all types of prizes or rewards, often won in competitions or games.
Blue group: PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT
These words are all objects used in various Olympic sports, such as golf, hockey, and curling.
Purple group: ___ BAG
These words are all types of bags or containers, often used in different contexts.
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.
“BALL”
Seems like it belongs to: WINNINGS
Actually belongs to: PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT
while a ball can be a prize, in this context it refers to a piece of sports equipment
“PRIZE”
Seems like it belongs to: PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: WINNINGS
while a prize can be a trophy, in this context it refers to a type of winnings
“SWAG”
Seems like it belongs to: PEACHY
Actually belongs to: ___ BAG
while swag can mean stylish or excellent, in this context it refers to a type of bag
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BALL” didn't go with WINNINGS
Seems like: WINNINGS → Actually: PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT
while a ball can be a prize, in this context it refers to a piece of sports equipment
Why “PRIZE” didn't go with PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Seems like: PIECES OF OLYMPIC SPORTS EQUIPMENT → Actually: WINNINGS
while a prize can be a trophy, in this context it refers to a type of winnings
Why “SWAG” didn't go with PEACHY
Seems like: PEACHY → Actually: ___ BAG
while swag can mean stylish or excellent, in this context it refers to a type of bag