Green group — COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT
Why is “POMPOM” in the Green group?
a small, round, fluffy ball used for decoration
Connections Hints for December 18, 2025 #920
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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 — COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT
Why is “PIPE CLEANER” in the Green group?
a flexible, thin rod used for crafting and DIY projects
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 18, 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.
- FANCY
- Definition: having a strong desire or liking for something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean luxurious or high-end
- STAR
- Definition: main performer in a show or film
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a celestial body
- LEAD
- Definition: main role in a play or film
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a heavy metal or a position in front
- MEDIA
- Definition: means of mass communication
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the middle or average
Connections #920 explained
Why these words connect (December 18, 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: BIT OF WISHFUL THINKING
These words all describe a type of imaginative or idealized concept, often related to hopes or dreams.
Green group: PROTAGONIST
These words all describe a main character or performer in a story, play, or film, often the central figure around which the plot revolves.
Blue group: COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT
These words all describe materials or objects used in arts and crafts projects, often for decorative or creative purposes.
Purple group: SOCIAL ___
These words all describe types of social concepts or institutions, often related to human interaction or community.
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.
“FELT”
Seems like it belongs to: BIT OF WISHFUL THINKING
Actually belongs to: COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT
Felt can be a type of fabric, but in this context, it's a material used in arts and crafts.
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT
Actually belongs to: PROTAGONIST
Star can refer to a celestial body, but in this context, it's a main performer in a show or film.
“MEDIA”
Seems like it belongs to: PROTAGONIST
Actually belongs to: SOCIAL ___
Media can refer to the main means of communication, but in this context, it's a type of social platform.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FELT” didn't go with BIT OF WISHFUL THINKING
Seems like: BIT OF WISHFUL THINKING → Actually: COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT
Felt can be a type of fabric, but in this context, it's a material used in arts and crafts.
Why “STAR” didn't go with COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT
Seems like: COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT → Actually: PROTAGONIST
Star can refer to a celestial body, but in this context, it's a main performer in a show or film.
Why “MEDIA” didn't go with PROTAGONIST
Seems like: PROTAGONIST → Actually: SOCIAL ___
Media can refer to the main means of communication, but in this context, it's a type of social platform.