Blue group — EUROPEAN CAPITALS MINUS SECOND-TO-LAST LETTER
Why is “MINK” in the Blue group?
a word resulting from removing the second-to-last letter from the European capital 'BERLIN', resulting in 'MINK'
Connections Hints for December 8, 2025 #910
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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 — EUROPEAN CAPITALS MINUS SECOND-TO-LAST LETTER
Why is “SOFA” in the Blue group?
a word resulting from removing the second-to-last letter from the European capital 'SOFIA', resulting in 'SOFA'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 8, 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.
- STAR
- Definition: a professional sports team member, specifically the Dallas Stars
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a celestial body or a famous person
- WING
- Definition: a position in sports, specifically in the Dallas Wings or Dallas Stars
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a part of an airplane or a building
- RODEO
- Definition: a famous street in Los Angeles
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a type of competition or event
- SPUR
- Definition: to urge or encourage, as in 'to spur someone on'
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a type of boot or a sports team
Connections #910 explained
Why these words connect (December 8, 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: GOAD, WITH "ON"
These words all relate to encouraging or urging someone to do something, often with the phrase 'on' added to the end.
Green group: FAMOUS STREETS IN LOS ANGELES
These streets are all famous roads in the city of Los Angeles, known for their iconic status and popularity.
Blue group: MEMBER OF A DALLAS PRO SPORTS TEAM
These words all relate to members of professional sports teams in Dallas, including the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Stars.
Purple group: EUROPEAN CAPITALS MINUS SECOND-TO-LAST LETTER
These words all result from removing the second-to-last letter from the names of European capitals, resulting in new and often unusual words.
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.
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMOUS STREETS IN LOS ANGELES
Actually belongs to: MEMBER OF A DALLAS PRO SPORTS TEAM
The word 'STAR' seems like it could be a famous street, but it's actually a reference to the Dallas Stars sports team.
“RODEO”
Seems like it belongs to: MEMBER OF A DALLAS PRO SPORTS TEAM
Actually belongs to: FAMOUS STREETS IN LOS ANGELES
The word 'RODEO' seems like it could be a type of sports team, but it's actually a famous street in Los Angeles.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAR” didn't go with FAMOUS STREETS IN LOS ANGELES
Seems like: FAMOUS STREETS IN LOS ANGELES → Actually: MEMBER OF A DALLAS PRO SPORTS TEAM
The word 'STAR' seems like it could be a famous street, but it's actually a reference to the Dallas Stars sports team.
Why “RODEO” didn't go with MEMBER OF A DALLAS PRO SPORTS TEAM
Seems like: MEMBER OF A DALLAS PRO SPORTS TEAM → Actually: FAMOUS STREETS IN LOS ANGELES
The word 'RODEO' seems like it could be a type of sports team, but it's actually a famous street in Los Angeles.