Green group — RUN-OF-THE-MILL
Why is “humdrum” in the Green group?
lacking interest or excitement, dull and routine
Connections Hints for November 16, 2025 #888
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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 — RUN-OF-THE-MILL
Why is “pedestrian” in the Green group?
lacking in imagination or originality, dull and uninteresting
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 16, 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.
- approach
- Definition: a method or technique
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a path or route
- school
- Definition: a philosophy or method
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an educational institution
- parking
- Definition: a space on a Monopoly board
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of leaving a vehicle in a stationary position
- tax
- Definition: a fee or charge on a Monopoly board
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a levy or duty imposed by a government
Connections #888 explained
Why these words connect (November 16, 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: TECHNIQUE
These are all methods or approaches to accomplishing something, including a philosophy or school of thought.
Green group: RUN-OF-THE-MILL
These are all words that describe something as common, ordinary, or lacking in imagination or originality.
Blue group: STRIPY THINGS
These are all things that are characterized by having stripes, including a type of animal and a logo.
Purple group: WORDS ON MONOPOLY SQUARES
These are all words that can be found on squares on a Monopoly board, including properties and fees.
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.
“method”
Seems like it belongs to: RUN-OF-THE-MILL
Actually belongs to: TECHNIQUE
while 'method' can imply a routine or ordinary approach, it is more accurately a technique or way of doing something
“philosophy”
Seems like it belongs to: RUN-OF-THE-MILL
Actually belongs to: TECHNIQUE
while 'philosophy' can imply a broad or general approach, it is more accurately a school of thought or method
“school”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS ON MONOPOLY SQUARES
Actually belongs to: TECHNIQUE
while 'school' can imply a place of education, it is more accurately a philosophy or method in this context
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “method” didn't go with RUN-OF-THE-MILL
Seems like: RUN-OF-THE-MILL → Actually: TECHNIQUE
while 'method' can imply a routine or ordinary approach, it is more accurately a technique or way of doing something
Why “philosophy” didn't go with RUN-OF-THE-MILL
Seems like: RUN-OF-THE-MILL → Actually: TECHNIQUE
while 'philosophy' can imply a broad or general approach, it is more accurately a school of thought or method
Why “school” didn't go with WORDS ON MONOPOLY SQUARES
Seems like: WORDS ON MONOPOLY SQUARES → Actually: TECHNIQUE
while 'school' can imply a place of education, it is more accurately a philosophy or method in this context