Green group — CLASSIC '90S ACTION FILMS
Why is “HARD BOILED” in the Green group?
a 1992 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo
Connections Hints for November 14, 2025 #886
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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
▼Blue group — ACTION FILM SUBGENRES
Why is “MARTIAL ARTS” in the Blue group?
a genre of films featuring martial arts as a central theme
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 14, 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.
- BAND
- Definition: a range of frequencies
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical group
- CHANNEL
- Definition: a medium of communication
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a TV or radio station
- RATE
- Definition: to evaluate or estimate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a speed or frequency
- HEAT
- Definition: a 1995 action film
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to high temperature
Connections #886 explained
Why these words connect (November 14, 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: EVALUATE
These words are all synonyms for evaluating or judging something, often used in academic or professional settings.
Green group: RADIO TUNING OPTIONS
These words are all terms used to describe ways to adjust or select radio stations or frequencies.
Blue group: ACTION FILM SUBGENRES
These words are all subgenres of action films, often featuring specific themes or elements.
Purple group: CLASSIC '90S ACTION FILMS
These words are all titles of popular action films released in the 1990s, often starring well-known actors.
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.
“SPEED”
Seems like it belongs to: RADIO TUNING OPTIONS
Actually belongs to: CLASSIC '90S ACTION FILMS
SPEED is a 1994 action film, not a radio tuning option
“FREQUENCY”
Seems like it belongs to: ACTION FILM SUBGENRES
Actually belongs to: RADIO TUNING OPTIONS
FREQUENCY refers to a range of radio waves, not a film genre
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPEED” didn't go with RADIO TUNING OPTIONS
Seems like: RADIO TUNING OPTIONS → Actually: CLASSIC '90S ACTION FILMS
SPEED is a 1994 action film, not a radio tuning option
Why “FREQUENCY” didn't go with ACTION FILM SUBGENRES
Seems like: ACTION FILM SUBGENRES → Actually: RADIO TUNING OPTIONS
FREQUENCY refers to a range of radio waves, not a film genre