Green group — THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS
Why is “KALEIDOSCOPE” in the Green group?
an optical instrument with colorful patterns, typically made of mirrors and glass fragments
Connections Hints for October 24, 2025 #865
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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 — ENDING IN ACCESSORIES
Why is “COOTIE” in the Purple group?
a children's game where players try to avoid touching each other to prevent the spread of 'cooties'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 24, 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.
- PINNACLE
- Definition: the most successful or highest point
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'apex' or 'peak'
- KALEIDOSCOPE
- Definition: an optical instrument with colorful patterns
- Why it's tricky: its meaning can be confused with 'prism' or 'lens'
- ZENITH
- Definition: the highest or most superior point
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'nadir' or 'apogee'
- STRIKETHROUGH
- Definition: a typographical feature to cross out text
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'underline' or 'highlight'
Connections #865 explained
Why these words connect (October 24, 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: BEST YEARS
These are all words that describe the most successful or highest point of something, often used to describe a person's career or a project's timeline. They are all related to the idea of reaching a peak or pinnacle.
Green group: THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TEXT
These are all words that describe things you can do to text, such as making it bold or underlined. They are all related to the idea of formatting or styling text.
Blue group: THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS
These are all words that describe things that are known for being colorful, such as a rainbow or a sunset. They are all related to the idea of something being visually striking or attention-grabbing.
Purple group: ENDING IN ACCESSORIES
These are all words that end with a type of accessory or object, such as a watch or a pin. They are all related to the idea of something being added or attached to something else.
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.
“HIGHLIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: BEST YEARS
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TEXT
it seems like 'highlight' could be a best year, but it's actually a text formatting option
“KINGPIN”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS
Actually belongs to: ENDING IN ACCESSORIES
it seems like 'kingpin' could be a colorful thing, but it's actually a type of accessory
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HIGHLIGHT” didn't go with BEST YEARS
Seems like: BEST YEARS → Actually: THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TEXT
it seems like 'highlight' could be a best year, but it's actually a text formatting option
Why “KINGPIN” didn't go with THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS
Seems like: THINGS KNOWN FOR BEING COLORFUL THINGS → Actually: ENDING IN ACCESSORIES
it seems like 'kingpin' could be a colorful thing, but it's actually a type of accessory