Blue group — FISH
Why is “TANG” in the Blue group?
A type of fish, also known as surgeonfish
Connections Hints for December 24, 2025 #926
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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 — WAYS TO VOCALIZE MUSICALLY PLUS A LETTER
Why is “WHISTLER” in the Purple group?
A person who whistles, or a device that produces a whistling sound
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 24, 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.
- BACON
- Definition: Slang term for money
- Why it's tricky: Commonly refers to a type of food
- CHAMP
- Definition: To chew or bite on something
- Why it's tricky: Also refers to a champion or winner
- HUMP
- Definition: A musical term, a type of vocalization
- Why it's tricky: Also refers to a bump or protrusion
- RAPT
- Definition: A musical term, a type of vocalization
- Why it's tricky: Also refers to being completely absorbed or engaged
Connections #926 explained
Why these words connect (December 24, 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: SLANG FOR MONEY
These words are all colloquial expressions for money, often used in informal settings. They are connected by their shared meaning as substitutes for formal currency.
Green group: MASTICATE
These words all relate to the act of chewing or biting, whether it's food or another object. They are connected by their shared association with the physical act of mastication.
Blue group: FISH
These words are all names of different fish species, connected by their shared classification as aquatic animals.
Purple group: WAYS TO VOCALIZE MUSICALLY PLUS A LETTER
These words are all related to musical vocalizations, with an added letter to form a new word. They are connected by their shared association with music and vocal performance.
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.
“CHAR”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR MONEY
Actually belongs to: FISH
Char can refer to a type of fish, but also sounds like 'charge', a term related to money
“CHEESE”
Seems like it belongs to: MASTICATE
Actually belongs to: SLANG FOR MONEY
Cheese can be chewed, but in this context, it's a slang term for money
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHAR” didn't go with SLANG FOR MONEY
Seems like: SLANG FOR MONEY → Actually: FISH
Char can refer to a type of fish, but also sounds like 'charge', a term related to money
Why “CHEESE” didn't go with MASTICATE
Seems like: MASTICATE → Actually: SLANG FOR MONEY
Cheese can be chewed, but in this context, it's a slang term for money