Blue group — RODENTS WHO ARE FIRST IN A CARTOON DUO
Why is “ITCHY” in the Blue group?
Itchy is a mouse and the main character in the cartoon series Itchy and Scratchy
Connections Hints for November 1, 2025 #873
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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 — SECOND IN A FAMOUS REAL-LIFE DUO
Why is “TELLER” in the Green group?
Teller is an American magician and the quieter half of the magic duo Penn and Teller
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 1, 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.
- CHARGE
- Definition: to formally accuse someone of a crime
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to pay with a credit card
- FILE
- Definition: to submit a legal document
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a computer file or a tool for smoothing surfaces
- PITCH
- Definition: having the color black, like pitch black
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to throw or a sales pitch
- HARDY
- Definition: Laurel's partner in the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to being robust or resilient
Connections #873 explained
Why these words connect (November 1, 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: TAKE TO COURT
These are all actions that can be taken in a court of law, including filing a lawsuit or charging someone with a crime. They are all related to the legal process.
Green group: BLACK
These are all words that are related to the color black, including dark colors and objects that are typically black. They are all connected through their association with the color.
Blue group: SECOND IN A FAMOUS REAL-LIFE DUO
These are all the second members of famous real-life duos, including Cher from Sonny and Cher and Teller from Penn and Teller. They are all connected through their partnerships.
Purple group: RODENTS WHO ARE FIRST IN A CARTOON DUO
These are all rodents that are the first members of famous cartoon duos, including Chip from Chip and Dale and Itchy from Itchy and Scratchy. They are all connected through their cartoon partnerships.
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.
“INKY”
Seems like it belongs to: TAKE TO COURT
Actually belongs to: BLACK
Inky seems like it could be related to court due to ink being used in writing, but it actually belongs to the black group due to its dark color
“CHARGE”
Seems like it belongs to: BLACK
Actually belongs to: TAKE TO COURT
Charge seems like it could be related to the color black due to a charge being a dark or serious accusation, but it actually belongs to the take to court group due to its legal meaning
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “INKY” didn't go with TAKE TO COURT
Seems like: TAKE TO COURT → Actually: BLACK
Inky seems like it could be related to court due to ink being used in writing, but it actually belongs to the black group due to its dark color
Why “CHARGE” didn't go with BLACK
Seems like: BLACK → Actually: TAKE TO COURT
Charge seems like it could be related to the color black due to a charge being a dark or serious accusation, but it actually belongs to the take to court group due to its legal meaning