Blue group — ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "LOCATION"
Why is “NEEDLEPOINT” in the Blue group?
a type of embroidery, also refers to a specific location or point
Connections Hints for November 18, 2025 #890
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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 — ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "LOCATION"
Why is “SUNSPOT” in the Blue group?
a dark area on the surface of the sun, also refers to a specific location
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 18, 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.
- PLUM
- Definition: a type of tomato
- Why it's tricky: also a type of fruit
- STONE
- Definition: Emma Stone, actress
- Why it's tricky: also a common noun for a rock
- BERRY
- Definition: Halle Berry, actress
- Why it's tricky: also a type of fruit
- PARASITE
- Definition: a type of organism that lives on a host
- Why it's tricky: also the title of a 2019 film
Connections #890 explained
Why these words connect (November 18, 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: FUNNY PERSON
These words are all related to comedy or humor, including a type of performer and a type of chaotic situation.
Green group: KINDS OF TOMATOES
These words are all types of tomatoes, often used in cooking and salads.
Blue group: BEST ACTRESS OSCAR WINNERS
These words are all surnames of actresses who have won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Purple group: ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "LOCATION"
These words are all related to specific locations or areas, including a type of embroidery and a type of astronomical phenomenon.
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.
“CHERRY”
Seems like it belongs to: FUNNY PERSON
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF TOMATOES
Cherry is a type of tomato, but it also sounds like a playful or humorous word, which might lead to confusion with the FUNNY PERSON category.
“STONE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF TOMATOES
Actually belongs to: BEST ACTRESS OSCAR WINNERS
Stone is a surname of an actress, but it also sounds like a type of rock or a descriptive word for a type of tomato, which might lead to confusion with the KINDS OF TOMATOES category.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHERRY” didn't go with FUNNY PERSON
Seems like: FUNNY PERSON → Actually: KINDS OF TOMATOES
Cherry is a type of tomato, but it also sounds like a playful or humorous word, which might lead to confusion with the FUNNY PERSON category.
Why “STONE” didn't go with KINDS OF TOMATOES
Seems like: KINDS OF TOMATOES → Actually: BEST ACTRESS OSCAR WINNERS
Stone is a surname of an actress, but it also sounds like a type of rock or a descriptive word for a type of tomato, which might lead to confusion with the KINDS OF TOMATOES category.