Purple group — ___ FOUR
Why is “PETIT” in the Purple group?
small or little, often used in French cuisine
Connections Hints for October 27, 2025 #868
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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 — ___ FOUR
Why is “FAB” in the Purple group?
short for 'fabulous', often used in fashion or pop culture
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 27, 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.
- FAN
- Definition: a device for creating a current of air
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an enthusiastic supporter
- TWIST
- Definition: a type of cocktail garnish
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden turn or change in direction
- SPREAD
- Definition: to extend or expand something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of food or a financial term
- CONNECT
- Definition: to link or join something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of puzzle or a social connection
Connections #868 explained
Why these words connect (October 27, 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: EMANATE
These words all relate to the concept of something spreading or emanating from a central point, such as a branch or a fan.
Green group: IN THE SLIGHTEST
These words all convey the idea of something being minimal or slight, such as 'just' or 'merely'.
Blue group: COCKTAIL GARNISHES
These words all refer to common garnishes used in cocktails, such as cherries or olives.
Purple group: ___ FOUR
These words all complete phrases or titles that include the number four, such as 'Fantastic Four' or 'Petit Four'.
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.
“FAN”
Seems like it belongs to: IN THE SLIGHTEST
Actually belongs to: EMANATE
while 'fan' can imply a slight amount, it's actually related to emanating or spreading
“TWIST”
Seems like it belongs to: EMANATE
Actually belongs to: COCKTAIL GARNISHES
while 'twist' can imply a turn or change, it's actually a type of cocktail garnish
“SPREAD”
Seems like it belongs to: COCKTAIL GARNISHES
Actually belongs to: EMANATE
while 'spread' can imply a type of food, it's actually related to emanating or extending
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FAN” didn't go with IN THE SLIGHTEST
Seems like: IN THE SLIGHTEST → Actually: EMANATE
while 'fan' can imply a slight amount, it's actually related to emanating or spreading
Why “TWIST” didn't go with EMANATE
Seems like: EMANATE → Actually: COCKTAIL GARNISHES
while 'twist' can imply a turn or change, it's actually a type of cocktail garnish
Why “SPREAD” didn't go with COCKTAIL GARNISHES
Seems like: COCKTAIL GARNISHES → Actually: EMANATE
while 'spread' can imply a type of food, it's actually related to emanating or extending