Purple group — PARTS OF A SHIP
Why is “AFT” in the Purple group?
the back of a ship, also known as the stern
Connections Hints for November 6, 2025 #878
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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 — FEATURES OF A CARTOON CUPID
Why is “DIAPER” in the Green group?
a garment worn by babies, often depicted on cartoon cupids
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 6, 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.
- MAST
- Definition: a vertical pole on a ship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a tree trunk or a master
- DECK
- Definition: a floor or surface on a ship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a pack of cards or a deck of slides
- BOW
- Definition: the front of a ship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of ribbon or a bow and arrow
- FACE
- Definition: the front of a person's head
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a clock face or a social media profile
Connections #878 explained
Why these words connect (November 6, 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: COST
These are all words related to the price or value of something, including the amount or figure of a cost.
Green group: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
These are all methods of unlocking a device, including using a face, fingerprint, password, or pin.
Blue group: PARTS OF A SHIP
These are all parts of a ship, including the aft, deck, fore, and mast.
Purple group: FEATURES OF A CARTOON CUPID
These are all features of a cartoon cupid, including an arrow, bow, diaper, and wings.
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.
“PIN”
Seems like it belongs to: COST
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
while a pin can be a small payment, in this context it refers to a type of lock
“FACE”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES OF A CARTOON CUPID
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
while a face can be a feature of a cartoon cupid, in this context it refers to facial recognition
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIN” didn't go with COST
Seems like: COST → Actually: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
while a pin can be a small payment, in this context it refers to a type of lock
Why “FACE” didn't go with FEATURES OF A CARTOON CUPID
Seems like: FEATURES OF A CARTOON CUPID → Actually: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
while a face can be a feature of a cartoon cupid, in this context it refers to facial recognition