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Hints for Connections #871
Move from the broad clues to one example per group. Stop at whichever level gives you enough help.
- Yellow: Gumption.
- Green: A means through which someone can communicate or perform.
- Blue: The words begin with the “say” sound.
- Purple: Think of what Google’s parent company might have an opinion about when it comes to collectives of characters.
One-word nudges
- Yellow: BACKBONE
- Green: OUTLET
- Blue: SEYCHELLES
- Purple: OUIJA BOARD
Full answers for Wednesday, October 29
Reveal: the complete solution is below.
- Yellow — FORTITUDE: BACKBONE, COURAGE, HEART, SPIRIT.
- Green — CHANNEL: MEDIUM, OUTLET, PLATFORM, VENUE.
- Blue — WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND: SACRUM, SEITAN, SEYCHELLES, SÉANCE.
- Purple — THINGS FEATURING LETTERS A THROUGH Z: ABECEDARIUM, COMPUTER KEYBOARD, OUIJA BOARD, SCRABBLE.
Why the groups fit
Yellow: FORTITUDE
BACKBONE, COURAGE, HEART, and SPIRIT can each refer to courage or inner strength.
Green: CHANNEL
MEDIUM, OUTLET, PLATFORM, and VENUE can each describe a way to communicate or perform for an audience.
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Blue: WORDS STARTING WITH THE “SAY” SOUND
The connection is pronunciation, not meaning: SACRUM, SEITAN, SEYCHELLES, and SÉANCE begin with a “say” sound.
Purple: THINGS FEATURING LETTERS A THROUGH Z
ABECEDARIUM, COMPUTER KEYBOARD, OUIJA BOARD, and SCRABBLE are all associated with the alphabet.
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SÉANCE, SPIRIT, OUIJA BOARD, and MEDIUM may look like a group because they evoke spiritualism. The puzzle separates them: SÉANCE belongs with the blue sound-based words, while SPIRIT is in yellow, and OUIJA BOARD is in purple. MEDIUM goes in green as a channel for communication or performance.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.About game #871
This is the Connections puzzle dated Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Connections presents 16 words to sort into four color-coded groups, with a limited number of incorrect guesses; the guide describing the puzzle says the archive is available to All Access or Games subscribers. These game and archive details are reported by Forbes; current subscription terms are not established here.
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