Purple group — HOMOPHONES OF PLACES TO PARK A SHIP
Why is “WORF” in the Purple group?
A homophone for 'wharf', a place to park a ship, named after the Star Trek character
Connections Hints for December 19, 2025 #921
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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
▼Purple group — HOMOPHONES OF PLACES TO PARK A SHIP
Why is “BIRTH” in the Purple group?
A homophone for 'berth', a place to park a ship
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 19, 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.
- DATA
- Definition: Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
- Why it's tricky: Can be confused with 'information' due to similar meanings
- INTELLIGENCE
- Definition: The ability to learn, understand, and adapt quickly
- Why it's tricky: Can be confused with 'information' due to similar meanings
- DOC
- Definition: A homophone for 'dock', a place to park a ship
- Why it's tricky: Can be confused with the abbreviation for 'doctor'
- PEER
- Definition: A homophone for 'pier', a place to park a ship
- Why it's tricky: Can be confused with the noun meaning 'a person of equal rank or status'
Connections #921 explained
Why these words connect (December 19, 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: FINDINGS
These are all terms related to discovering or learning new information, including data, details, and intelligence.
Green group: DINNER OPTIONS
These are all ways to obtain or prepare food for dinner, including cooking, delivery, and going out.
Blue group: U.S. CABINET DEPARTMENTS
These are all departments of the U.S. cabinet, including commerce, education, energy, and labor.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF PLACES TO PARK A SHIP
These are all homophones for places to park a ship, including birth, doc, peer, and worf.
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.
“COOK”
Seems like it belongs to: FINDINGS
Actually belongs to: DINNER OPTIONS
While 'cook' can be related to 'data' in terms of cooking up information, it actually belongs to dinner options as a way to prepare food
“EDUCATION”
Seems like it belongs to: FINDINGS
Actually belongs to: U.S. CABINET DEPARTMENTS
While 'education' can be related to 'findings' in terms of learning, it actually belongs to U.S. cabinet departments as a government department
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COOK” didn't go with FINDINGS
Seems like: FINDINGS → Actually: DINNER OPTIONS
While 'cook' can be related to 'data' in terms of cooking up information, it actually belongs to dinner options as a way to prepare food
Why “EDUCATION” didn't go with FINDINGS
Seems like: FINDINGS → Actually: U.S. CABINET DEPARTMENTS
While 'education' can be related to 'findings' in terms of learning, it actually belongs to U.S. cabinet departments as a government department