Yellow group — ABDOMINAL AREA
Why is “MIDSECTION” in the Yellow group?
The middle part of the body, including the abdominal area
Connections Hints for November 29, 2025 #901
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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 — PARK STAPLES
Why is “PIGEON” in the Green group?
A type of bird commonly found in urban parks
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 29, 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.
- CORE
- Definition: Central or most important part of something
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to physical or abstract concepts
- COVER
- Definition: To substitute or replace something
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings, including to hide or protect
- BENCH
- Definition: A long seat, often found in parks
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a sports team's reserve players
- HIT
- Definition: To take another card in Blackjack
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings, including to strike or be popular
Connections #901 explained
Why these words connect (November 29, 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: ABDOMINAL AREA
These words all refer to the abdominal area, which includes the stomach, intestines, and other vital organs. They are all connected by their relation to the midsection of the human body.
Green group: REPLACEMENT
These words all refer to something that replaces or substitutes for something else. They are all connected by their relation to providing an alternative or backup.
Blue group: PARK STAPLES
These words all refer to common features or objects found in parks. They are all connected by their relation to outdoor public spaces.
Purple group: BLACKJACK TERMS
These words all refer to terms used in the card game Blackjack. They are all connected by their relation to the game's rules and strategies.
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.
“CORE”
Seems like it belongs to: PARK STAPLES
Actually belongs to: ABDOMINAL AREA
While a tree core is a part of a tree, the word 'core' is more closely related to the abdominal area
“COVER”
Seems like it belongs to: PARK STAPLES
Actually belongs to: REPLACEMENT
A cover can refer to a protective layer, but in this context, it means to substitute or replace something
“BENCH”
Seems like it belongs to: REPLACEMENT
Actually belongs to: PARK STAPLES
A bench can refer to a sports team's reserve players, but in this context, it refers to a long seat
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CORE” didn't go with PARK STAPLES
Seems like: PARK STAPLES → Actually: ABDOMINAL AREA
While a tree core is a part of a tree, the word 'core' is more closely related to the abdominal area
Why “COVER” didn't go with PARK STAPLES
Seems like: PARK STAPLES → Actually: REPLACEMENT
A cover can refer to a protective layer, but in this context, it means to substitute or replace something
Why “BENCH” didn't go with REPLACEMENT
Seems like: REPLACEMENT → Actually: PARK STAPLES
A bench can refer to a sports team's reserve players, but in this context, it refers to a long seat