Green group — FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Why is “BROW” in the Green group?
a family member nickname with an added letter, possibly referring to a sibling
Connections Hints for December 2, 2025 #904
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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 — FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Why is “MOMA” in the Green group?
a term of endearment for a mother with an added letter
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 2, 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.
- BALLPARK
- Definition: a rough estimate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sports stadium
- ROYAL
- Definition: a nickname for a family member
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a monarch or high-ranking title
- RAY
- Definition: a type of MLB player
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a beam of light
- SUGAR
- Definition: a mild oath
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a type of food
Connections #904 explained
Why these words connect (December 2, 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: APPROXIMATE
These words all describe something that is not exact, but rather an estimate or approximation, often used in everyday language to convey a rough idea or quantity
Green group: MILD OATHS
These words are all mild oaths or euphemisms, used to convey surprise, frustration, or excitement without being overly profane, often used in polite conversation or in formal settings
Blue group: MLB PLAYER
These words are all names of teams in Major League Baseball, often referred to as MLB players or teams, with each team having its own unique name and brand
Purple group: FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
These words are all family member nicknames with an additional letter, often used as terms of endearment or affection, with the extra letter adding a unique twist to the nickname
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.
“ANGEL”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Actually belongs to: MLB PLAYER
ANGEL seems like a family member nickname, but it's actually a type of MLB player, referring to the Los Angeles Angels team
“ROYAL”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Actually belongs to: MLB PLAYER
ROYAL seems like a family member nickname, but it's actually a type of MLB player, referring to the Kansas City Royals team
“SUGAR”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Actually belongs to: MILD OATHS
SUGAR seems like a family member nickname, but it's actually a mild oath, used as a euphemism
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ANGEL” didn't go with FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Seems like: FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER → Actually: MLB PLAYER
ANGEL seems like a family member nickname, but it's actually a type of MLB player, referring to the Los Angeles Angels team
Why “ROYAL” didn't go with FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Seems like: FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER → Actually: MLB PLAYER
ROYAL seems like a family member nickname, but it's actually a type of MLB player, referring to the Kansas City Royals team
Why “SUGAR” didn't go with FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
Seems like: FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER → Actually: MILD OATHS
SUGAR seems like a family member nickname, but it's actually a mild oath, used as a euphemism