Blue group — WOODWORKING JOINT TERMS
Why is “Dovetail” in the Blue group?
a type of joint where two pieces of wood are cut to fit together
Connections Hints for December 7, 2025 #909
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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 — WOODWORKING JOINT TERMS
Why is “Mortise” in the Blue group?
a recessed area in a piece of wood where another piece fits
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 7, 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.
- Bolt
- Definition: a sudden movement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fastener
- Tear
- Definition: to move quickly
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to rip or pull apart
- Mitre
- Definition: a type of joint
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of hat
- Dado
- Definition: a type of joint
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of cut in woodworking
Connections #909 explained
Why these words connect (December 7, 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: MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
These words all describe moving quickly, often with a sense of urgency or danger.
Green group: ORGAN MEATS
These words all refer to edible internal organs, often used in cooking.
Blue group: WOODWORKING JOINT TERMS
These words all describe types of joints used in woodworking, each with its own unique characteristics.
Purple group: EL ___
These words all start with 'El', a common prefix in Spanish, and refer to various concepts and places.
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.
“Heart”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
Actually belongs to: ORGAN MEATS
while 'heart' can imply speed, it's actually an organ
“Tear”
Seems like it belongs to: ORGAN MEATS
Actually belongs to: MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
while 'tear' can imply damage, it's actually a verb meaning to move quickly
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “Heart” didn't go with MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
Seems like: MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED → Actually: ORGAN MEATS
while 'heart' can imply speed, it's actually an organ
Why “Tear” didn't go with ORGAN MEATS
Seems like: ORGAN MEATS → Actually: MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
while 'tear' can imply damage, it's actually a verb meaning to move quickly