Green group — STARTING WITH HERPETOFAUNA
Why is “MONITORSHIP” in the Green group?
a type of relationship or connection, possibly related to reptiles
Connections Hints for December 6, 2025 #908
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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 — STARTING WITH HERPETOFAUNA
Why is “TOADY” in the Green group?
a person who tries to win favor by flattering people
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 6, 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.
- PAR
- Definition: a standard or norm, especially in golf
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a term in golf and a word for 'equal'
- MONITOR
- Definition: a type of lizard, also a device for displaying images
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a type of reptile and an electronic device
- NEWTON
- Definition: a unit of force, also a surname
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a unit of measurement and a surname
- INCREDIBLE
- Definition: extremely good or impressive, also a title of an animated film
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including an adjective and a title of a film
Connections #908 explained
Why these words connect (December 6, 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: NORM
These words are all terms used to describe a standard or average, including statistical measures and everyday language.
Green group: MOLLIFY
These words are all terms used to describe the act of calming or soothing, including verbs and adjectives.
Blue group: MEMBER OF A TITULAR GROUP IN AN ANIMATION FRANCHISE
These words are all titles of animated films or franchises, including characters and groups.
Purple group: STARTING WITH HERPETOFAUNA
These words are all related to reptiles or amphibians, including terms used to describe them and words that start with their names.
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.
“NEWTON”
Seems like it belongs to: MEMBER OF A TITULAR GROUP IN AN ANIMATION FRANCHISE
Actually belongs to: STARTING WITH HERPETOFAUNA
Newton is a surname and a unit of force, but in this context, it seems to belong to the animation group due to the film 'Newton' not being well-known, however it actually belongs to the herpetofauna group
“MONITOR”
Seems like it belongs to: MEMBER OF A TITULAR GROUP IN AN ANIMATION FRANCHISE
Actually belongs to: STARTING WITH HERPETOFAUNA
Monitor is a type of lizard, and also a device, but in this context, it seems to belong to the animation group due to the film 'Monitor' not being well-known, however it actually belongs to the herpetofauna group
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NEWTON” didn't go with MEMBER OF A TITULAR GROUP IN AN ANIMATION FRANCHISE
Seems like: MEMBER OF A TITULAR GROUP IN AN ANIMATION FRANCHISE → Actually: STARTING WITH HERPETOFAUNA
Newton is a surname and a unit of force, but in this context, it seems to belong to the animation group due to the film 'Newton' not being well-known, however it actually belongs to the herpetofauna group
Why “MONITOR” didn't go with MEMBER OF A TITULAR GROUP IN AN ANIMATION FRANCHISE
Seems like: MEMBER OF A TITULAR GROUP IN AN ANIMATION FRANCHISE → Actually: STARTING WITH HERPETOFAUNA
Monitor is a type of lizard, and also a device, but in this context, it seems to belong to the animation group due to the film 'Monitor' not being well-known, however it actually belongs to the herpetofauna group