Blue group — ASTRONOMICAL TERMS PLUS A LETTER
Why is “COMETH” in the Blue group?
a term related to astronomical objects with a letter added, possibly referencing a comet
Connections Hints for February 28, 2026 #992
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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 — ASTRONOMICAL TERMS PLUS A LETTER
Why is “NOVAK” in the Blue group?
a term related to astronomical objects with a letter added, possibly referencing a novae or a surname
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 28, 2026)
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.
- COMETH
- Definition: a term related to astronomical objects with a letter added
- Why it's tricky: its similarity to 'come' can mislead solvers into thinking it's related to movement or action
- RUSTLE
- Definition: a name homophone, sounding like 'Russell'
- Why it's tricky: its common meaning as a verb can distract from its potential as a proper noun
- NOVAK
- Definition: a term related to astronomical objects with a letter added, possibly referencing Novak, a surname
- Why it's tricky: its multiple possible meanings, including a surname and a term related to astronomy, can confuse solvers
- START
- Definition: a term related to astronomical objects or events, possibly with a letter added
- Why it's tricky: its common meaning as a verb can mislead solvers into thinking it's unrelated to astronomy
Connections #992 explained
Why these words connect (February 28, 2026)
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: CRAVING
These words all describe strong desires or needs that people experience, such as a desire for something or an itch that needs to be scratched.
Green group: JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
These jobs all involve traveling, whether it's by air, land, or sea, and often require workers to be away from home for extended periods.
Blue group: NAME HOMOPHONES
These words are all homophones of names, meaning they sound like a person's name when pronounced, such as 'Earnest' and 'Ernest'.
Purple group: ASTRONOMICAL TERMS PLUS A LETTER
These words are all related to astronomy, with each term having an additional letter, such as 'comet' becoming 'cometh'.
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.
“ROADIE”
Seems like it belongs to: JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
Actually belongs to: JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
while it does involve traveling, it might be mistaken for a different type of job due to its association with music tours
“SALESMAN”
Seems like it belongs to: CRAVING
Actually belongs to: JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
its potential to be associated with 'sales' and 'desire' can mislead solvers into thinking it belongs to a different category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ROADIE” didn't go with JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
Seems like: JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING → Actually: JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
while it does involve traveling, it might be mistaken for a different type of job due to its association with music tours
Why “SALESMAN” didn't go with CRAVING
Seems like: CRAVING → Actually: JOBS THAT INVOLVE TRAVELING
its potential to be associated with 'sales' and 'desire' can mislead solvers into thinking it belongs to a different category