Yellow group — MAKEUP
Why is “HIGHLIGHTER” in the Yellow group?
a cosmetic used to accentuate facial features
Connections Hints for November 11, 2025 #883
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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 — ICONS ON AN IPHONE
Why is “SPEECH BUBBLE” in the Green group?
a graphical representation of text or speech
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 11, 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.
- BASE
- Definition: a foundation or starting point
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a military base or a chemical base
- SCALE
- Definition: a range of values or sizes
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical scale or a scale for weighing
- REST
- Definition: a support or prop
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a period of sleep or inactivity
- COMPASS
- Definition: a navigation tool
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a compass as an iPhone app
Connections #883 explained
Why these words connect (November 11, 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: MAKEUP
These are all types of cosmetics used for enhancing one's appearance, including products like foundation and highlighter.
Green group: BREADTH
These words all relate to the concept of size or extent, including terms like range and scope.
Blue group: OBJECT USED FOR SUPPORT
These are all objects used to provide support or stability, including items like stands and holders.
Purple group: ICONS ON AN IPHONE
These are all graphical icons commonly found on an iPhone, including symbols for apps and functions.
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.
“BASE”
Seems like it belongs to: OBJECT USED FOR SUPPORT
Actually belongs to: OBJECT USED FOR SUPPORT
while it does fit, it's a common word with multiple meanings
“SCALE”
Seems like it belongs to: BREADTH
Actually belongs to: BREADTH
its multiple meanings can lead to confusion
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BASE” didn't go with OBJECT USED FOR SUPPORT
Seems like: OBJECT USED FOR SUPPORT → Actually: OBJECT USED FOR SUPPORT
while it does fit, it's a common word with multiple meanings
Why “SCALE” didn't go with BREADTH
Seems like: BREADTH → Actually: BREADTH
its multiple meanings can lead to confusion