Purple group — STARTS OF ZODIAC SIGNS
Why is “CAPRI” in the Purple group?
the start of the zodiac sign Capricorn
Connections Hints for November 2, 2025 #874
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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 — STARTS OF ZODIAC SIGNS
Why is “AQUA” in the Purple group?
the start of the zodiac sign Aquarius
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 2, 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.
- HAUL
- Definition: to transport or carry something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to pull or drag with force
- CARGO
- Definition: goods carried on a ship or plane
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the ship or plane itself
- SAG
- Definition: a sign of the zodiac
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to sink or droop
- GEM
- Definition: a sign of the zodiac
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a precious stone
Connections #874 explained
Why these words connect (November 2, 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: GOODS TO BE TRANSPORTED
These are all words related to the transportation of goods, including cargo, freight, and haul. They are all connected through their association with the movement of products.
Green group: LIGHT BROWN SHADES
These are all words that describe different shades of light brown, including camel, fawn, khaki, and tan. They are all connected through their association with a specific color palette.
Blue group: SHOW SIGNS OF PHYSICAL EXERTION
These are all words that describe physical reactions to exertion, including cramp, pant, redden, and sweat. They are all connected through their association with the physical effects of exercise.
Purple group: STARTS OF ZODIAC SIGNS
These are all words that represent the starts of different zodiac signs, including aqua, capri, gem, and sag. They are all connected through their association with astrology.
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.
“TAN”
Seems like it belongs to: SHOW SIGNS OF PHYSICAL EXERTION
Actually belongs to: LIGHT BROWN SHADES
TAN can refer to a light brown color, but also to get a tan from sun exposure, which might seem related to physical exertion
“CRAMP”
Seems like it belongs to: GOODS TO BE TRANSPORTED
Actually belongs to: SHOW SIGNS OF PHYSICAL EXERTION
CRAMP can refer to a muscle cramp from physical exertion, but also to a cramped space, which might seem related to goods transportation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TAN” didn't go with SHOW SIGNS OF PHYSICAL EXERTION
Seems like: SHOW SIGNS OF PHYSICAL EXERTION → Actually: LIGHT BROWN SHADES
TAN can refer to a light brown color, but also to get a tan from sun exposure, which might seem related to physical exertion
Why “CRAMP” didn't go with GOODS TO BE TRANSPORTED
Seems like: GOODS TO BE TRANSPORTED → Actually: SHOW SIGNS OF PHYSICAL EXERTION
CRAMP can refer to a muscle cramp from physical exertion, but also to a cramped space, which might seem related to goods transportation