Purple group — FICTIONAL PIRATES
Why is “LUFFY” in the Purple group?
the main character from the manga and anime series One Piece, known for his straw hat and rubber powers
Connections Hints for November 30, 2025 #902
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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 — ENDING IN COLOR HOMOPHONES
Why is “WHISTLEBLEW” in the Blue group?
a phrase that sounds like 'blue' when 'blew' is pronounced like 'blue', not a real word but a play on words
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 30, 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.
- HOOK
- Definition: a pirate captain from Peter Pan
- Why it's tricky: also a common noun for a curved metal piece
- SILVER
- Definition: a character from Treasure Island
- Why it's tricky: also a chemical element and a color
- SPARROW
- Definition: a pirate captain from Pirates of the Caribbean
- Why it's tricky: also a type of bird
- CAMEROON
- Definition: a country in Africa, sounds like 'blue' when 'on' is pronounced like 'un'
- Why it's tricky: not obviously related to colors
Connections #902 explained
Why these words connect (November 30, 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: TOLERATE
These words all describe ways to endure or put up with something, whether it's physical or emotional discomfort. They are all synonyms for the concept of tolerating something.
Green group: FLOP
These words all describe things that have failed or are unsuccessful, whether it's a project, a movie, or a product. They are all synonyms for the concept of something being a failure.
Blue group: FICTIONAL PIRATES
These characters are all famous pirates from literature, film, and television, known for their swashbuckling adventures and memorable personalities. They are all iconic figures in the world of piracy.
Purple group: ENDING IN COLOR HOMOPHONES
These words all end with sounds that are homophones of colors, whether it's 'blue', 'green', or 'red'. They are all examples of words that play with the sounds of language to create clever puns.
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.
“TURKEY”
Seems like it belongs to: FICTIONAL PIRATES
Actually belongs to: FLOP
TURKEY can be a type of pirate ship, but in this context, it refers to a failed project or a box office bomb
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: FLOP
Actually belongs to: FICTIONAL PIRATES
HOOK can be a type of failure, but in this context, it refers to the pirate captain from Peter Pan
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TURKEY” didn't go with FICTIONAL PIRATES
Seems like: FICTIONAL PIRATES → Actually: FLOP
TURKEY can be a type of pirate ship, but in this context, it refers to a failed project or a box office bomb
Why “HOOK” didn't go with FLOP
Seems like: FLOP → Actually: FICTIONAL PIRATES
HOOK can be a type of failure, but in this context, it refers to the pirate captain from Peter Pan