Purple group — SECOND WORDS IN POE STORIES, AFTER "THE"
Why is “MASQUE” in the Purple group?
a type of theatrical performance, as in Edgar Allan Poe's story 'The Masque of the Red Death'
Connections Hints for November 19, 2025 #891
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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 — ORGAN PLUS A LETTER
Why is “SKINK” in the Green group?
a type of lizard, also a word that can be formed by adding a letter to 'skin', a type of organ
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 19, 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.
- SQUAT
- Definition: a type of exercise or a position
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be a verb or an adjective
- LEAD
- Definition: to guide or direct, or a heavy metal
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be a verb or a noun
- MASQUE
- Definition: a type of theatrical performance or a mask
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and is an obscure word
- LUNGE
- Definition: a type of exercise or a sudden forward movement
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be a verb or a noun
Connections #891 explained
Why these words connect (November 19, 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: STOCKY
These words all describe something as sturdy or compact, often used to describe physical objects or people
Green group: STEER
These words all mean to guide or direct something or someone, often used in the context of navigation or leadership
Blue group: SECOND WORDS IN POE STORIES, AFTER "THE"
These words are all the second word in a story title by Edgar Allan Poe, often used to create a sense of mystery or intrigue
Purple group: ORGAN PLUS A LETTER
These words can all be formed by adding a letter to an organ, often used to create new words or meanings
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.
“LEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: ORGAN PLUS A LETTER
Actually belongs to: STEER
LEAD seems like it could be an organ plus a letter, but it actually belongs to the STEER category as a verb meaning to guide or direct
“SQUAT”
Seems like it belongs to: ORGAN PLUS A LETTER
Actually belongs to: STOCKY
SQUAT seems like it could be an organ plus a letter, but it actually belongs to the STOCKY category as an adjective meaning sturdy or compact
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LEAD” didn't go with ORGAN PLUS A LETTER
Seems like: ORGAN PLUS A LETTER → Actually: STEER
LEAD seems like it could be an organ plus a letter, but it actually belongs to the STEER category as a verb meaning to guide or direct
Why “SQUAT” didn't go with ORGAN PLUS A LETTER
Seems like: ORGAN PLUS A LETTER → Actually: STOCKY
SQUAT seems like it could be an organ plus a letter, but it actually belongs to the STOCKY category as an adjective meaning sturdy or compact