Blue group — BRITISH BANDS FORMED IN THE 1970S, WITH "THE"
Why is “DAMNED” in the Blue group?
a British punk rock band formed in 1976
Connections Hints for December 20, 2025 #922
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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 — ROCK ___
Why is “LOBSTER” in the Purple group?
a type of seafood, also a phrase 'rock lobster' referring to a song by The B-52's
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 20, 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.
- DRUM
- Definition: a container, not a musical instrument
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a musical instrument
- PRESS
- Definition: to iron clothes
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to push or force something
- FALL
- Definition: a British band
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a season or to drop something
- CURE
- Definition: a British band
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a remedy or solution
Connections #922 explained
Why these words connect (December 20, 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: CONTAINERS
These are all types of containers, including a bucket, can, drum, and tin. They are all used to hold or store things.
Green group: LAUNDRY SERVICES
These are all services related to laundry, including drying, folding, pressing, and washing. They are all steps in the process of cleaning and preparing clothes.
Blue group: BRITISH BANDS FORMED IN THE 1970S, WITH "THE"
These are all British bands that were formed in the 1970s and have 'the' in their name, including The Clash, The Cure, The Damned, and The Fall. They are all known for their contributions to the punk and rock music genres.
Purple group: ROCK ___
These are all phrases that start with 'rock', including rock bottom, rock lobster, rock music, and rock salt. They are all used in different contexts, from music to food to geology.
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.
“DRY”
Seems like it belongs to: CONTAINERS
Actually belongs to: LAUNDRY SERVICES
while dry can be related to containers, in this context it refers to a laundry service
“CAN”
Seems like it belongs to: LAUNDRY SERVICES
Actually belongs to: CONTAINERS
while can is a verb that can be used in laundry services, in this context it refers to a type of container
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DRY” didn't go with CONTAINERS
Seems like: CONTAINERS → Actually: LAUNDRY SERVICES
while dry can be related to containers, in this context it refers to a laundry service
Why “CAN” didn't go with LAUNDRY SERVICES
Seems like: LAUNDRY SERVICES → Actually: CONTAINERS
while can is a verb that can be used in laundry services, in this context it refers to a type of container