Yellow group — PLACES FOR WORSHIP
Why is “reliquary” in the Yellow group?
a container for holy relics, often decorated and used in religious rituals
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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 — ___ ROAD
Why is “silk” in the Blue group?
a type of road or route, as in 'Silk Road', a historic trade route
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 4, 2023)
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.
- altar
- Definition: a table or structure for religious rituals
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a raised area in a theater
- reliquary
- Definition: a container for holy relics
- Why it's tricky: uncommon term, may be unfamiliar to some solvers
- sylvester
- Definition: a cartoon cat from Looney Tunes
- Why it's tricky: also a common male given name
- high
- Definition: a road or way, as in 'High Road'
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including 'elevated' or 'intoxicated'
Connections #53 explained
Why these words connect (August 4, 2023)
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: PLACES FOR WORSHIP
These are all terms for structures or objects used in religious worship, including the altar where rituals are performed and the reliquary where holy relics are stored
Green group: CARTOON CATS
These are all names of famous cartoon cats, including Felix from the classic cartoon series and Garfield from the popular comic strip
Blue group: PRESIDENTIAL FIRST NAMES
These are all first names of presidents of the United States, including Calvin Coolidge and Harry Truman
Purple group: ___ ROAD
These are all words that can be combined with 'road' to form a famous or well-known route, including Abbey Road from the Beatles' album and Silk Road from history
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.
“harry”
Seems like it belongs to: CARTOON CATS
Actually belongs to: PRESIDENTIAL FIRST NAMES
Harry is a common name for cartoon characters, but in this context, it refers to President Harry Truman
“felix”
Seems like it belongs to: PRESIDENTIAL FIRST NAMES
Actually belongs to: CARTOON CATS
Felix is a common given name, but in this context, it refers to the cartoon cat Felix the Cat
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “harry” didn't go with CARTOON CATS
Seems like: CARTOON CATS → Actually: PRESIDENTIAL FIRST NAMES
Harry is a common name for cartoon characters, but in this context, it refers to President Harry Truman
Why “felix” didn't go with PRESIDENTIAL FIRST NAMES
Seems like: PRESIDENTIAL FIRST NAMES → Actually: CARTOON CATS
Felix is a common given name, but in this context, it refers to the cartoon cat Felix the Cat