Purple group — KAFKA WORKS, WITH "THE"
Why is “METAMORPHOSIS” in the Purple group?
a biological process where an animal physically develops after birth, also the title of a novella by Franz Kafka
Connections Hints for December 1, 2025 #903
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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 — CIRCULAR THINGS
Why is “PUPIL” in the Green group?
the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 1, 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.
- ORBIT
- Definition: the path one object in space takes around another
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the eye socket
- REVOLUTION
- Definition: a complete turn around a central point
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a drastic change in a system
- PIZZA PIE
- Definition: a type of circular food
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other types of circular baked goods
- EYE CONTACT
- Definition: a connection made with someone by looking at their eyes
- Why it's tricky: starts with 'EYE', a homophone for 'I'
Connections #903 explained
Why these words connect (December 1, 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: COMPLETE TURN
These are all words that describe a complete rotation or cycle, including astronomical and racing terms.
Green group: CIRCULAR THINGS
These are all words that describe circular or rounded objects, including natural and man-made things.
Blue group: KAFKA WORKS, WITH "THE"
These are all titles of famous works by author Franz Kafka, including novels and short stories.
Purple group: STARTING WITH LETTER HOMOPHONES
These are all phrases that start with words that are homophones, or words that sound the same when spoken, including 'I' and 'eye', 'sea' and 'see'.
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.
“CASTLE”
Seems like it belongs to: CIRCULAR THINGS
Actually belongs to: KAFKA WORKS, WITH "THE"
while castles can have circular features, this word is actually part of a Kafka title
“ORBIT”
Seems like it belongs to: CIRCULAR THINGS
Actually belongs to: COMPLETE TURN
while orbits are circular paths, this word is actually about completing a turn
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CASTLE” didn't go with CIRCULAR THINGS
Seems like: CIRCULAR THINGS → Actually: KAFKA WORKS, WITH "THE"
while castles can have circular features, this word is actually part of a Kafka title
Why “ORBIT” didn't go with CIRCULAR THINGS
Seems like: CIRCULAR THINGS → Actually: COMPLETE TURN
while orbits are circular paths, this word is actually about completing a turn