Green group — PHONETIC ELEMENTS OF SPEECH
Why is “INTONATION” in the Green group?
the rise and fall of pitch when speaking, used to convey meaning and emotion
Connections Hints for November 28, 2025 #900
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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 — PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC GUITAR
Why is “PEG” in the Blue group?
a small, usually cylindrical, device used to tune a stringed instrument
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 28, 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.
- STRING
- Definition: a thin, flexible cord used on a musical instrument
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sequence of characters in computing
- STRESS
- Definition: emphasis or force given to a syllable in speech
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a state of anxiety or tension
- PICKUP
- Definition: a device on an electric guitar that captures sound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of collecting or gathering something
- FAIR
- Definition: just or reasonable
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gathering or festival
Connections #900 explained
Why these words connect (November 28, 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: FITTING
These words all convey a sense of being proper or just, often used to describe something that is morally or ethically sound, such as a fair trial or a just decision.
Green group: ACHIEVE VICTORY OVER
These words all convey a sense of achieving victory or success, often used in competitive contexts such as sports or games, where one opponent or team emerges as the winner.
Blue group: PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC GUITAR
These words all refer to specific parts of an electric guitar, including the fret, peg, pickup, and string, which work together to produce sound and music.
Purple group: PHONETIC ELEMENTS OF SPEECH
These words all refer to aspects of speech that are related to sound, including intonation, loudness, rhythm, and stress, which are used to convey meaning and emotion in spoken communication.
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.
“TAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: FITTING
Actually belongs to: ACHIEVE VICTORY OVER
while 'take' can imply a sense of appropriateness, it is more closely related to achieving victory or success
“BEST”
Seems like it belongs to: FITTING
Actually belongs to: ACHIEVE VICTORY OVER
although 'best' implies a sense of quality or suitability, it is more closely related to achieving victory or success
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TAKE” didn't go with FITTING
Seems like: FITTING → Actually: ACHIEVE VICTORY OVER
while 'take' can imply a sense of appropriateness, it is more closely related to achieving victory or success
Why “BEST” didn't go with FITTING
Seems like: FITTING → Actually: ACHIEVE VICTORY OVER
although 'best' implies a sense of quality or suitability, it is more closely related to achieving victory or success