Blue group — COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS
Why is “GAGGLE” in the Blue group?
a group of geese, often used to describe a noisy or chaotic gathering
Connections Hints for October 30, 2025 #871
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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 — COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS
Why is “PARLIAMENT” in the Blue group?
a group of owls, often associated with wisdom and intelligence
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 30, 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.
- ANGEL
- Definition: a term of endearment
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a supernatural being
- CHARM
- Definition: a collective noun for birds
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a pleasing or attractive quality
- LOVE
- Definition: a term of endearment
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a strong feeling of affection
- MURDER
- Definition: a collective noun for crows
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of killing someone
Connections #871 explained
Why these words connect (October 30, 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: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
These words are all terms used to express affection or love, often used in informal settings
Green group: FICTION GENRES
These words are all genres of fiction, often used to categorize books or movies
Blue group: COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR BIRDS
These words are all collective nouns used to describe groups of birds, often used in poetic or literary contexts
Purple group: PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
These words are all first names that are also U.S. city names, often used to create interesting or unique character names
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.
“BLOOM”
Seems like it belongs to: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
Actually belongs to: PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
Bloom is a city in Indiana, but it could be mistaken for a term of endearment due to its pleasant connotations
“LEVY”
Seems like it belongs to: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
Actually belongs to: PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
Levy is a city in Arkansas, but it could be mistaken for a term of endearment due to its similarity to 'love'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLOOM” didn't go with TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
Seems like: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT → Actually: PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
Bloom is a city in Indiana, but it could be mistaken for a term of endearment due to its pleasant connotations
Why “LEVY” didn't go with TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
Seems like: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT → Actually: PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST NAMES ARE U.S. CITIES
Levy is a city in Arkansas, but it could be mistaken for a term of endearment due to its similarity to 'love'