Green group — CONFECTION
Why is “LOLLY” in the Green group?
a type of candy, especially one on a stick
Connections Hints for December 10, 2025 #912
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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 — IMITATION
Why is “DUPE” in the Blue group?
a person who is easily deceived or a duplicate
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 10, 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.
- DUPE
- Definition: a person who is easily deceived
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a duplicate or a deception
- FAKE
- Definition: artificial or imitation
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a counterfeit item and a pretense
- SWEET
- Definition: having a pleasant taste, especially one associated with sugar
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something pleasant or agreeable
- YES
- Definition: an affirmative response
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other words that start with 'Y'
Connections #912 explained
Why these words connect (December 10, 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: "MY GOODNESS!"
These words are all exclamations used to express surprise or shock, often in a polite or old-fashioned way, such as 'good heavens' or 'dear me'.
Green group: IMITATION
These words all refer to something that is a copy or imitation of something else, such as a fake ID or a duplicate key. They can also refer to the act of mimicking or pretending to be something else.
Blue group: CONFECTION
These words all refer to types of sweet foods or candies, such as lollipops or suckers. They are often associated with childhood treats or desserts.
Purple group: WHAT "Y" MIGHT MEAN
These words all start with the letter Y and have different meanings, such as 'why' as a question word, 'year' as a unit of time, 'yellow' as a color, and 'yes' as an affirmative response.
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.
“SWEET”
Seems like it belongs to: IMITATION
Actually belongs to: CONFECTION
While 'sweet' can be an imitation of a pleasant taste, in this context it refers to a type of confection.
“FAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: CONFECTION
Actually belongs to: IMITATION
Although 'fake' can refer to artificial sweets, in this context it refers to an imitation or counterfeit item.
“DEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: CONFECTION
Actually belongs to: MY GOODNESS!
While 'dear' can be a term of endearment, in this context it is an expression of surprise or shock.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SWEET” didn't go with IMITATION
Seems like: IMITATION → Actually: CONFECTION
While 'sweet' can be an imitation of a pleasant taste, in this context it refers to a type of confection.
Why “FAKE” didn't go with CONFECTION
Seems like: CONFECTION → Actually: IMITATION
Although 'fake' can refer to artificial sweets, in this context it refers to an imitation or counterfeit item.
Why “DEAR” didn't go with CONFECTION
Seems like: CONFECTION → Actually: MY GOODNESS!
While 'dear' can be a term of endearment, in this context it is an expression of surprise or shock.