Green group — WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND
Why is “SEITAN” in the Green group?
a meat substitute made from wheat gluten, often used in vegetarian cuisine
Connections Hints for October 29, 2025 #870
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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
▼Green group — WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND
Why is “SACRUM” in the Green group?
a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine and the center of the pelvis
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 29, 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.
- MEDIUM
- Definition: a means of communication or expression
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a spiritual medium or a size
- PLATFORM
- Definition: a medium for communicating or expressing ideas
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical structure or a political platform
- VENUE
- Definition: a location where events are held
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a channel or medium for expression
- SEITAN
- Definition: a meat substitute made from wheat gluten
- Why it's tricky: uncommon word with multiple possible pronunciations
Connections #870 explained
Why these words connect (October 29, 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: FORTITUDE
These words all relate to inner strength or courage, such as having backbone or heart. They are all qualities that demonstrate fortitude in the face of adversity.
Green group: CHANNEL
These words all relate to means of communication or expression, such as a medium or outlet. They are all channels through which ideas or messages can be conveyed.
Blue group: WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND
These words all start with the 'say' sound, such as sacrum or seitan. They are all words that share this unique phonetic characteristic.
Purple group: THINGS FEATURING LETTERS A THROUGH Z
These words all relate to things that feature letters A through Z, such as an abecedarium or a computer keyboard. They are all objects or concepts that include all the letters of the alphabet.
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.
“HEART”
Seems like it belongs to: CHANNEL
Actually belongs to: FORTITUDE
while 'heart' can refer to a channel or medium, in this context it refers to courage or fortitude
“SPIRIT”
Seems like it belongs to: CHANNEL
Actually belongs to: FORTITUDE
while 'spirit' can refer to a medium or channel, in this context it refers to courage or fortitude
“MEDIUM”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND
Actually belongs to: CHANNEL
while 'medium' starts with the 'M' sound, in this context it refers to a channel or means of communication
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HEART” didn't go with CHANNEL
Seems like: CHANNEL → Actually: FORTITUDE
while 'heart' can refer to a channel or medium, in this context it refers to courage or fortitude
Why “SPIRIT” didn't go with CHANNEL
Seems like: CHANNEL → Actually: FORTITUDE
while 'spirit' can refer to a medium or channel, in this context it refers to courage or fortitude
Why “MEDIUM” didn't go with WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND
Seems like: WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND → Actually: CHANNEL
while 'medium' starts with the 'M' sound, in this context it refers to a channel or means of communication