Blue group — ENDING IN COLORS
Why is “STINGRAY” in the Blue group?
a type of fish, also related to the color gray
Connections Hints for November 24, 2025 #896
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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 — ENDING IN COLORS
Why is “ULTRAVIOLET” in the Purple group?
a type of light with a wavelength shorter than visible light
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 24, 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.
- BIN
- Definition: a container for items at airport security
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a computer term or a waste container
- RICE COOKER
- Definition: a small kitchen appliance
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other cooking devices
- STINGRAY
- Definition: a type of fish, also a color-related term
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of fish and a color-related term
- ULTRAVIOLET
- Definition: a type of light, also a color-related term
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of light and a color-related term
Connections #896 explained
Why these words connect (November 24, 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: SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES
These are all common appliances used for food preparation, including blending, cooking, and toasting. They are typically found on a kitchen countertop.
Green group: FEATURES OF A CAR'S CENTER CONSOLE
These are all features commonly found in the center console of a car, including controls for temperature, entertainment, and gear shifting. They are typically located in the middle of the car.
Blue group: SEEN WHILE GOING THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
These are all items or devices that travelers typically encounter while going through airport security, including containers for items, screening devices, and personal belongings. They are all part of the airport security process.
Purple group: ENDING IN COLORS
These are all words that end with a color, including infrared, marigold, stingray, and ultraviolet. They all share the common trait of having a color as their final part.
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.
“BIN”
Seems like it belongs to: SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Actually belongs to: SEEN WHILE GOING THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
BIN seems like a kitchen item, but it's actually related to airport security
“RADIO”
Seems like it belongs to: SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Actually belongs to: FEATURES OF A CAR'S CENTER CONSOLE
RADIO seems like a kitchen item, but it's actually a feature of a car's center console
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BIN” didn't go with SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Seems like: SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES → Actually: SEEN WHILE GOING THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
BIN seems like a kitchen item, but it's actually related to airport security
Why “RADIO” didn't go with SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Seems like: SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES → Actually: FEATURES OF A CAR'S CENTER CONSOLE
RADIO seems like a kitchen item, but it's actually a feature of a car's center console