Purple group — ___ ZONE
Why is “BUFFER” in the Purple group?
a zone that serves as a protective or separating area
Connections Hints for November 15, 2025 #887
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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 — ___ ZONE
Why is “TWILIGHT” in the Purple group?
the time of day when the sun is below the horizon
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 15, 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.
- SEASON
- Definition: a period of the year, or to add flavor to food
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings related to time and cooking
- STAGE
- Definition: a phase in a process, or a platform for performances
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings related to progression and theater
- FILM
- Definition: a thin layer, or a motion picture
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings related to material and cinema
- TIME
- Definition: a measure of duration, or a specific point in a schedule
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings related to chronology and planning
Connections #887 explained
Why these words connect (November 15, 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: ENHANCE THE TASTE OF
These are all words that can enhance the taste of food, including adding flavor, salt, or spice to a dish.
Green group: PUNCTUATION MARKS
These are all punctuation marks used in writing, including colons, dashes, periods, and slashes.
Blue group: KINDS OF ACTORS
These are all types of actors, including character actors, film actors, method actors, and stage actors.
Purple group: ___ ZONE
These are all words that can be combined with 'zone' to create a specific area or region, including buffer zones, comfort zones, time zones, and twilight zones.
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.
“PERIOD”
Seems like it belongs to: ENHANCE THE TASTE OF
Actually belongs to: PUNCTUATION MARKS
PERIOD is a punctuation mark, not a term related to flavor enhancement, although it can refer to a specific time or era
“STAGE”
Seems like it belongs to: PUNCTUATION MARKS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF ACTORS
STAGE refers to a type of actor or a phase in a process, not a punctuation mark
“TIME”
Seems like it belongs to: PUNCTUATION MARKS
Actually belongs to: ___ ZONE
TIME refers to a zone or a measure of duration, not a punctuation mark
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PERIOD” didn't go with ENHANCE THE TASTE OF
Seems like: ENHANCE THE TASTE OF → Actually: PUNCTUATION MARKS
PERIOD is a punctuation mark, not a term related to flavor enhancement, although it can refer to a specific time or era
Why “STAGE” didn't go with PUNCTUATION MARKS
Seems like: PUNCTUATION MARKS → Actually: KINDS OF ACTORS
STAGE refers to a type of actor or a phase in a process, not a punctuation mark
Why “TIME” didn't go with PUNCTUATION MARKS
Seems like: PUNCTUATION MARKS → Actually: ___ ZONE
TIME refers to a zone or a measure of duration, not a punctuation mark