Blue group — CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Why is “MASTERMIND” in the Blue group?
a classic board game where players try to guess a hidden code
Connections Hints for December 5, 2025 #907
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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 — CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Why is “MOUSE TRAP” in the Blue group?
a classic board game where players try to build a working trap
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 5, 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.
- STORY
- Definition: a narrative or account of events
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a level or floor in a building
- STATUS
- Definition: the current state or situation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to social standing or prestige
- DEAL
- Definition: a situation or state of affairs
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a business agreement or transaction
- COMPLEX
- Definition: difficult to understand or analyze
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of buildings or a sports facility
Connections #907 explained
Why these words connect (December 5, 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: TRICKY
These words all describe something as difficult or complicated, often in a way that requires careful consideration or analysis.
Green group: STATE OF AFFAIRS
These words all describe a situation or circumstance, often in a way that is neutral or objective.
Blue group: CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
These words are all names of classic board games that have been popular for decades, often requiring strategy and skill to play.
Purple group: ___ TALK
These words can all be combined with 'talk' to form a phrase, often in a way that is informal or conversational.
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.
“STORY”
Seems like it belongs to: STATE OF AFFAIRS
Actually belongs to: STATE OF AFFAIRS
while it fits the category, it's a common word with multiple meanings
“DEAL”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Actually belongs to: STATE OF AFFAIRS
it can refer to a business agreement, but also a situation or state of affairs
“COMPLEX”
Seems like it belongs to: STATE OF AFFAIRS
Actually belongs to: TRICKY
it can refer to a difficult situation, but also something intricate or complicated
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STORY” didn't go with STATE OF AFFAIRS
Seems like: STATE OF AFFAIRS → Actually: STATE OF AFFAIRS
while it fits the category, it's a common word with multiple meanings
Why “DEAL” didn't go with CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Seems like: CLASSIC BOARD GAMES → Actually: STATE OF AFFAIRS
it can refer to a business agreement, but also a situation or state of affairs
Why “COMPLEX” didn't go with STATE OF AFFAIRS
Seems like: STATE OF AFFAIRS → Actually: TRICKY
it can refer to a difficult situation, but also something intricate or complicated