Purple group — CAR BRAND HOMOPHONES
Why is “OPAL” in the Purple group?
a car brand that sounds like a precious stone
Connections Hints for December 29, 2025 #931
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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 — CAR BRAND HOMOPHONES
Why is “OUTIE” in the Purple group?
a car brand that sounds like a term for a belly button
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 29, 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.
- CELL
- Definition: a small unit of life, especially in biology
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small room or enclosure
- TIDE
- Definition: a tendency or movement, especially in a particular direction
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the periodic rising and falling of the sea
- COURSE
- Definition: a direction or path of movement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a series of lessons or a meal
- GENE
- Definition: a unit of heredity, especially in biology
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a general term or a French name
Connections #931 explained
Why these words connect (December 29, 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: TENDENCY
These words all relate to a direction or movement, whether it's a course, a tide, or a trend. They all describe a way or path of moving or changing.
Green group: BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES
These words all describe different levels of biological organization, from genes to cells to tissues. They are all essential components of living organisms.
Blue group: SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
These words all describe different events that take place during the Summer Olympics. They are all competitive sports that require skill and athleticism.
Purple group: CAR BRAND HOMOPHONES
These words all describe car brands that sound like other words. They are all homophones, which means they are pronounced the same way as other words.
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.
“CELL”
Seems like it belongs to: BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES
Actually belongs to: TENDENCY
while 'cell' is a biological term, in this context it refers to a small unit of movement or direction
“TIDE”
Seems like it belongs to: SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
Actually belongs to: TENDENCY
while 'tide' can refer to a swimming event, in this context it refers to a tendency or movement
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CELL” didn't go with BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES
Seems like: BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES → Actually: TENDENCY
while 'cell' is a biological term, in this context it refers to a small unit of movement or direction
Why “TIDE” didn't go with SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
Seems like: SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS → Actually: TENDENCY
while 'tide' can refer to a swimming event, in this context it refers to a tendency or movement