Purple group — PARTS OF A TOOTH
Why is “PULP” in the Purple group?
the soft, inner tissue of a tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels
Connections Hints for November 20, 2025 #892
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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 — WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE TWO LETTERS
Why is “DECAY” in the Green group?
a word that sounds like the letters 'D-K', referring to the process of rotting or deterioration
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 20, 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.
- BRUSH
- Definition: to touch or stroke lightly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a tool for cleaning or painting
- STICK
- Definition: to adhere or attach
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a wooden or plastic rod
- KISS
- Definition: to touch lightly, as in a graze
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a romantic gesture
- ROOT
- Definition: the lower part of a tooth
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the base of a plant or a mathematical concept
Connections #892 explained
Why these words connect (November 20, 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: ADHERE
These words all relate to the concept of attachment or adhesion, whether physical or metaphorical, such as using glue or paste to stick things together.
Green group: GRAZE
These words all describe light, gentle touches or contacts, such as a brush against the skin or a kiss on the cheek, often implying a sense of delicacy or subtlety.
Blue group: PARTS OF A TOOTH
These words all refer to different parts of a tooth, from the hard outer layer to the soft inner tissue, each playing a vital role in the tooth's overall health and function.
Purple group: WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE TWO LETTERS
These words all have pronunciations that mimic the sounds of two-letter combinations, such as 'any' sounding like 'A-N' or 'decay' sounding like 'D-K', often requiring a careful listening to decipher.
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.
“BRUSH”
Seems like it belongs to: ADHERE
Actually belongs to: GRAZE
while 'brush' can imply a light touch, it's more closely related to grazing or stroking, rather than adhering
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: GRAZE
Actually belongs to: ADHERE
although 'stick' can imply a light, glancing contact, it's more closely related to adhering or attaching
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BRUSH” didn't go with ADHERE
Seems like: ADHERE → Actually: GRAZE
while 'brush' can imply a light touch, it's more closely related to grazing or stroking, rather than adhering
Why “STICK” didn't go with GRAZE
Seems like: GRAZE → Actually: ADHERE
although 'stick' can imply a light, glancing contact, it's more closely related to adhering or attaching