Purple group — ENDING WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Why is “NAMESAKE” in the Purple group?
a person or thing named after another, possibly related to a drink
Connections Hints for December 27, 2025 #929
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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 — VOCATION
Why is “CRAFT” in the Green group?
a skill or activity needing skill, especially one involving manual skill
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 27, 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.
- CRAFT
- Definition: a skill or activity needing skill, especially one involving manual skill
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a boat or ship
- LINE
- Definition: a person's occupation or profession
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a row of objects or people
- NAMESAKE
- Definition: a person or thing named after another
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'namesake' as a term for a person who shares a name
- REFERENCE
- Definition: a person or thing that is mentioned or used as an example
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a letter or statement of recommendation
Connections #929 explained
Why these words connect (December 27, 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: AIRLINE CLASSES
These are all classes of service offered by airlines, ranging from basic to luxurious. Each class offers a unique set of amenities and perks, such as priority boarding, extra legroom, and gourmet meals.
Green group: ATTRIBUTE
These are all words related to giving credit or recognition to someone or something. They can be used to acknowledge the source of information, express gratitude, or assign responsibility.
Blue group: VOCATION
These are all words related to a person's occupation or profession. They can be used to describe a person's career, job, or area of expertise.
Purple group: ENDING WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
These are all words that end with the names of alcoholic beverages. Each word has a unique meaning and is related to a specific drink.
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.
“CRAFT”
Seems like it belongs to: ATTRIBUTE
Actually belongs to: VOCATION
CRAFT can be confused with 'craft' as a verb meaning to make or create something, but in this context it refers to a skill or occupation
“LINE”
Seems like it belongs to: ATTRIBUTE
Actually belongs to: VOCATION
LINE can be confused with 'line' as a noun meaning a row of objects or people, but in this context it refers to a person's occupation or profession
“REFERENCE”
Seems like it belongs to: VOCATION
Actually belongs to: ATTRIBUTE
REFERENCE can be confused with 'reference' as a noun meaning a person who provides a recommendation, but in this context it refers to a person or thing that is mentioned or used as an example
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CRAFT” didn't go with ATTRIBUTE
Seems like: ATTRIBUTE → Actually: VOCATION
CRAFT can be confused with 'craft' as a verb meaning to make or create something, but in this context it refers to a skill or occupation
Why “LINE” didn't go with ATTRIBUTE
Seems like: ATTRIBUTE → Actually: VOCATION
LINE can be confused with 'line' as a noun meaning a row of objects or people, but in this context it refers to a person's occupation or profession
Why “REFERENCE” didn't go with VOCATION
Seems like: VOCATION → Actually: ATTRIBUTE
REFERENCE can be confused with 'reference' as a noun meaning a person who provides a recommendation, but in this context it refers to a person or thing that is mentioned or used as an example