Purple group — SPANISH WORDS
Why is “POCO” in the Purple group?
A little or few in Spanish, often used to describe something small in quantity
Connections Hints for November 12, 2025 #884
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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
▼Yellow group — SPORTS
Why is “SUMO” in the Yellow group?
A Japanese style of wrestling where participants try to force each other out of a circular ring
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 12, 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.
- GOAT
- Definition: Greatest of All Time, an acronym used to describe exceptional individuals
- Why it's tricky: Can be confused with the animal
- BOGO
- Definition: Buy One Get One, a marketing term
- Why it's tricky: Sounds like a proper noun or a word from another language
- YOLO
- Definition: You Only Live Once, a phrase popularized by social media
- Why it's tricky: Similar to other words like YO-YO, which has a different meaning
- LOCO
- Definition: Crazy in Spanish, but also a type of train locomotive
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings and can be confused with other words
Connections #884 explained
Why these words connect (November 12, 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: SPORTS
These are all names of sports, including individual and team sports, and martial arts.
Green group: DOOFUS
These are all colloquial terms used to describe someone who is foolish or silly.
Blue group: ACRONYMS
These are all acronyms, which are words formed from the initial letters of a phrase.
Purple group: SPANISH WORDS
These are all words that originate from the Spanish language.
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.
“YO-YO”
Seems like it belongs to: ACRONYMS
Actually belongs to: DOOFUS
Although it sounds like an acronym, YO-YO is actually a type of toy and belongs to the DOOFUS category
“BOZO”
Seems like it belongs to: ACRONYMS
Actually belongs to: DOOFUS
BOZO sounds like it could be an acronym, but it's actually a colloquial term for a foolish person
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “YO-YO” didn't go with ACRONYMS
Seems like: ACRONYMS → Actually: DOOFUS
Although it sounds like an acronym, YO-YO is actually a type of toy and belongs to the DOOFUS category
Why “BOZO” didn't go with ACRONYMS
Seems like: ACRONYMS → Actually: DOOFUS
BOZO sounds like it could be an acronym, but it's actually a colloquial term for a foolish person