Yellow group — WORDS AFTER "I"
Why is “CHING” in the Yellow group?
a suffix used in some words, like 'I ching', an ancient Chinese text
Connections Hints for November 8, 2025 #880
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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 — KINDS OF LANGUAGE
Why is “BODY” in the Green group?
nonverbal communication, such as body language
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 8, 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.
- BODY
- Definition: nonverbal communication
- Why it's tricky: can refer to physical form or corpse
- SIGN
- Definition: type of language
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a symbol or indication
- PROGRAMMING
- Definition: type of language
- Why it's tricky: can refer to scheduling or coding
- PRESENT
- Definition: to give or announce
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a gift or current time
Connections #880 explained
Why these words connect (November 8, 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: BLOCK, AS AN OPENING
These words all describe actions that can block or close an opening, such as plugging a hole or sealing a container.
Green group: PUT FORWARD, AS AN ANNOUNCEMENT
These words all describe actions that can be used to make an announcement or present information, such as delivering a speech or pronouncing a verdict.
Blue group: KINDS OF LANGUAGE
These words all describe different types of language, such as spoken language, sign language, or programming languages.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER "I"
These words all describe phrases that can follow the word 'I', such as 'I beam' or 'I spy'.
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.
“STOP”
Seems like it belongs to: PUT FORWARD, AS AN ANNOUNCEMENT
Actually belongs to: BLOCK, AS AN OPENING
STOP can mean to halt or to make a public announcement, but in this context, it means to block or close.
“SIGN”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER "I"
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF LANGUAGE
SIGN can be a word that follows 'I', but in this context, it refers to a type of language.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STOP” didn't go with PUT FORWARD, AS AN ANNOUNCEMENT
Seems like: PUT FORWARD, AS AN ANNOUNCEMENT → Actually: BLOCK, AS AN OPENING
STOP can mean to halt or to make a public announcement, but in this context, it means to block or close.
Why “SIGN” didn't go with WORDS AFTER "I"
Seems like: WORDS AFTER "I" → Actually: KINDS OF LANGUAGE
SIGN can be a word that follows 'I', but in this context, it refers to a type of language.