Yellow group — HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT
Why is “dugout” in the Yellow group?
a boat made from a hollowed-out log
Connections Hints for December 17, 2025 #919
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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 — HONDA MODELS
Why is “odyssey” in the Blue group?
a type of minivan made by Honda
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 17, 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.
- plane
- Definition: a flat or level surface
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an airplane
- pilot
- Definition: a person who navigates a vehicle
- Why it's tricky: also a model of Honda car
- level
- Definition: a flat or even surface
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stage or rank
- shell
- Definition: a type of boat
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the outer covering of a nut or egg
Connections #919 explained
Why these words connect (December 17, 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: HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT
These are all types of boats that use human power for propulsion, such as rowing or paddling. Examples include dugout canoes and kayaks.
Green group: FLUSH
These are all words that mean something is even or level, such as a flat surface or a balanced scale. Examples include the words even, flat, and level.
Blue group: HONDA MODELS
These are all models of cars made by the Honda company, such as the Accord, Civic, and Pilot. Honda is a Japanese automaker known for its reliable and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Purple group: BIBLICAL FIGURES PLUS STARTING LETTER
These are all biblical figures with an added letter, such as FLUKE (FLuke, a play on the biblical figure Luke) and MADAM (MADam, a play on the biblical figure Adam).
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.
“pilot”
Seems like it belongs to: HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT
Actually belongs to: HONDA MODELS
Pilot is a model of Honda car, not a type of boat
“plane”
Seems like it belongs to: HONDA MODELS
Actually belongs to: FLUSH
Plane can refer to a flat surface, not just an airplane
“shell”
Seems like it belongs to: BIBLICAL FIGURES PLUS STARTING LETTER
Actually belongs to: HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT
Shell is a type of boat, not a biblical figure
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “pilot” didn't go with HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT
Seems like: HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT → Actually: HONDA MODELS
Pilot is a model of Honda car, not a type of boat
Why “plane” didn't go with HONDA MODELS
Seems like: HONDA MODELS → Actually: FLUSH
Plane can refer to a flat surface, not just an airplane
Why “shell” didn't go with BIBLICAL FIGURES PLUS STARTING LETTER
Seems like: BIBLICAL FIGURES PLUS STARTING LETTER → Actually: HUMAN-POWERED WATERCRAFT
Shell is a type of boat, not a biblical figure