Blue group — MECHANICAL WATCH PARTS
Why is “PAWL” in the Blue group?
a mechanical watch part that alternately locks and unlocks the escapement
Connections Hints for December 28, 2025 #930
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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
▼Blue group — MECHANICAL WATCH PARTS
Why is “RATCHET” in the Blue group?
a mechanical watch part that allows the watch to be wound in one direction
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 28, 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.
- GEAR
- Definition: a mechanical watch part
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to clothing or equipment
- SPRING
- Definition: a mechanical watch part
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a season or a type of water source
- STATIC
- Definition: unmoving or stationary
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of electricity or a lack of change
- MAILER
- Definition: a container for shipping
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who sends mail or a type of software
Connections #930 explained
Why these words connect (December 28, 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 FOR SHIPPING
These are all types of containers used for shipping or mailing items, including boxes, envelopes, and tubes.
Green group: UNMOVING
These are all words that describe something that is stationary or unchanging, including constant, static, and still.
Blue group: MECHANICAL WATCH PARTS
These are all mechanical watch parts, including gears, springs, and ratchets, that work together to keep time.
Purple group: DOGS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
These are all dog breeds with their first letter changed, including Dusky, Noodle, Perrier, and Soxer.
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.
“GEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: CONTAINERS FOR SHIPPING
Actually belongs to: MECHANICAL WATCH PARTS
GEAR can be mistaken for a type of container, but it is actually a mechanical watch part
“SPRING”
Seems like it belongs to: UNMOVING
Actually belongs to: MECHANICAL WATCH PARTS
SPRING can be mistaken for a type of unmoving object, but it is actually a mechanical watch part
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GEAR” didn't go with CONTAINERS FOR SHIPPING
Seems like: CONTAINERS FOR SHIPPING → Actually: MECHANICAL WATCH PARTS
GEAR can be mistaken for a type of container, but it is actually a mechanical watch part
Why “SPRING” didn't go with UNMOVING
Seems like: UNMOVING → Actually: MECHANICAL WATCH PARTS
SPRING can be mistaken for a type of unmoving object, but it is actually a mechanical watch part