Yellow group — KINDS OF JEWELRY
Why is “BANGLE” in the Yellow group?
a type of rigid, usually circular, ornament worn around the wrist
Connections Hints for December 3, 2025 #905
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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 — "___ MAN" SONGS FROM THE '70S
Why is “MACHO” in the Blue group?
having or showing a strong and aggressive male personality
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 3, 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.
- CHAIN
- Definition: a series of linked items, like a necklace
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a series of stores or a chemical bond
- RING
- Definition: a circular piece of jewelry
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sound or a telephone call
- PRESS
- Definition: to urge or persuade
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a machine for applying pressure or a group of journalists
- FUNCTION
- Definition: a social gathering
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mathematical concept or a purpose
Connections #905 explained
Why these words connect (December 3, 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: KINDS OF JEWELRY
These are all types of adornments people wear, including items that can be worn around the wrist or neck
Green group: SOCIAL GATHERING
These are all types of events where people come together, including parties and formal receptions
Blue group: PETITION (FOR)
These are all ways to request or appeal for something, including formal campaigns and informal lobbying
Purple group: "___ MAN" SONGS FROM THE '70S
These are all song titles from the 1970s that include a missing word, such as 'Iron Man' or 'Rocket Man'
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.
“CHAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF JEWELRY
Actually belongs to: PETITION (FOR)
while a chain can be a type of jewelry, it can also refer to a series of linked events or actions, like a chain of appeals
“FUNCTION”
Seems like it belongs to: PETITION (FOR)
Actually belongs to: SOCIAL GATHERING
while a function can be a purpose or a mathematical concept, it can also refer to a social gathering or event
“RING”
Seems like it belongs to: PETITION (FOR)
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF JEWELRY
while a ring can be a sound or a telephone call, it is more likely to refer to a circular piece of jewelry
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHAIN” didn't go with KINDS OF JEWELRY
Seems like: KINDS OF JEWELRY → Actually: PETITION (FOR)
while a chain can be a type of jewelry, it can also refer to a series of linked events or actions, like a chain of appeals
Why “FUNCTION” didn't go with PETITION (FOR)
Seems like: PETITION (FOR) → Actually: SOCIAL GATHERING
while a function can be a purpose or a mathematical concept, it can also refer to a social gathering or event
Why “RING” didn't go with PETITION (FOR)
Seems like: PETITION (FOR) → Actually: KINDS OF JEWELRY
while a ring can be a sound or a telephone call, it is more likely to refer to a circular piece of jewelry