Purple group — LATIN PREPOSITIONS
Why is “SINE” in the Purple group?
a Latin preposition meaning 'without' or 'absent'
Connections Hints for November 10, 2025 #882
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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 — LATIN PREPOSITIONS
Why is “AB” in the Purple group?
a Latin preposition meaning 'from' or 'away from'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 10, 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.
- SQUARE
- Definition: to settle or pay a debt
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geometric shape
- SETTLE
- Definition: to pay or satisfy a debt
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to resolve a dispute or argument
- PRO
- Definition: a Latin preposition meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of'
- Why it's tricky: can also be an abbreviation for 'professional' or 'in favor of'
- SUB
- Definition: a Latin preposition meaning 'under' or 'beneath'
- Why it's tricky: can also be an abbreviation for 'submarine' or 'substitution'
Connections #882 explained
Why these words connect (November 10, 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: PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
These are all types of instruments that produce sound when struck or shaken, commonly used in orchestras and bands.
Green group: SATISFY, AS DEBTS
These are all words that mean to pay or settle debts, freeing oneself from financial obligations.
Blue group: WORDS IN A FAMOUS QUOTE BY CAESAR
These are all words from the famous quote 'Veni, Vidi, Vici' by Julius Caesar, meaning 'I came, I saw, I conquered'.
Purple group: LATIN PREPOSITIONS
These are all Latin prepositions used to indicate location, direction, or other relationships between words.
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.
“PAY”
Seems like it belongs to: LATIN PREPOSITIONS
Actually belongs to: SATISFY, AS DEBTS
PAY seems like it could be a Latin preposition, but it actually belongs to the group of words that mean to satisfy or settle debts.
“CAME”
Seems like it belongs to: PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
Actually belongs to: WORDS IN A FAMOUS QUOTE BY CAESAR
CAME seems like it could be a percussion instrument, but it actually belongs to the group of words from a famous quote by Caesar.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PAY” didn't go with LATIN PREPOSITIONS
Seems like: LATIN PREPOSITIONS → Actually: SATISFY, AS DEBTS
PAY seems like it could be a Latin preposition, but it actually belongs to the group of words that mean to satisfy or settle debts.
Why “CAME” didn't go with PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
Seems like: PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS → Actually: WORDS IN A FAMOUS QUOTE BY CAESAR
CAME seems like it could be a percussion instrument, but it actually belongs to the group of words from a famous quote by Caesar.