Green group — MS. PAC-MAN
Why is “PELLETS” in the Green group?
small, round food items that Ms. Pac-Man eats to gain points
Connections Hints for October 31, 2025 #872
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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 — POPEYE
Why is “SPINACH” in the Blue group?
a type of leafy green vegetable that gives Popeye strength
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 31, 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.
- PIPE
- Definition: a smoking pipe, often associated with Popeye's character
- Why it's tricky: could be confused with a pipe in a plumbing context
- ANCHOR
- Definition: a symbol often associated with Popeye's sailor character
- Why it's tricky: could be confused with an anchor in a nautical context
- BOW
- Definition: the bow of Ms. Pac-Man's hair
- Why it's tricky: could be confused with a bow and arrow or a bow of a ship
- CHAIR
- Definition: a piece of furniture, as in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Why it's tricky: could be confused with a chair as a position of authority
Connections #872 explained
Why these words connect (October 31, 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: GOLDILOCKS
These are all objects or characters from the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, including the chair she sat in and the porridge she tasted.
Green group: CINDERELLA
These are all objects or characters from the story of Cinderella, including the pumpkin that became a carriage and the mouse that helped her.
Blue group: POPEYE
These are all objects or characters associated with Popeye, including his pipe, anchor tattoo, and spinach that gives him strength.
Purple group: MS. PAC-MAN
These are all objects or characters from the game Ms. Pac-Man, including the ghosts she must avoid and the pellets she must eat.
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.
“MOUSE”
Seems like it belongs to: MS. PAC-MAN
Actually belongs to: CINDERELLA
although mice are often associated with computers and games, this mouse is actually a reference to Cinderella's animal friends
“CAP”
Seems like it belongs to: MS. PAC-MAN
Actually belongs to: POPEYE
although caps are often associated with sports teams, this cap is actually a reference to Popeye's sailor hat
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MOUSE” didn't go with MS. PAC-MAN
Seems like: MS. PAC-MAN → Actually: CINDERELLA
although mice are often associated with computers and games, this mouse is actually a reference to Cinderella's animal friends
Why “CAP” didn't go with MS. PAC-MAN
Seems like: MS. PAC-MAN → Actually: POPEYE
although caps are often associated with sports teams, this cap is actually a reference to Popeye's sailor hat