Green group — AUSTRALIAN TERMS
Why is “CRIKEY” in the Green group?
an expression of surprise or excitement, commonly used in Australia
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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 — ___ POINT
Why is “MOOT” in the Blue group?
a debatable or uncertain point, often used in legal or philosophical contexts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 11, 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.
- BARBIE
- Definition: Australian slang for barbecue
- Why it's tricky: commonly known as a doll
- GENIUS
- Definition: exceptional intellectual ability
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a very clever person
- MATE
- Definition: Australian term for friend
- Why it's tricky: can also mean spouse or partner
- FLAIR
- Definition: natural talent or aptitude
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a decorative strip of fabric
Connections #60 explained
Why these words connect (August 11, 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: THEORETICAL PHYSICISTS
These are all renowned physicists who made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe, including Einstein's theory of relativity and Hawking's work on black holes.
Green group: TALENT
These are all words that describe exceptional natural abilities or skills, including faculty, flair, genius, and gift.
Blue group: AUSTRALIAN TERMS
These are all words and phrases that are commonly used in Australia, including barbie, bush, crikey, and mate.
Purple group: ___ POINT
These are all words that complete a common idiom, including match point, moot point, selling point, and west point.
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.
“BARBIE”
Seems like it belongs to: TALENT
Actually belongs to: AUSTRALIAN TERMS
while Barbie can refer to a talented person, in this context it's an Australian term for barbecue
“GENIUS”
Seems like it belongs to: THEORETICAL PHYSICISTS
Actually belongs to: TALENT
although genius can describe a physicist, in this context it refers to exceptional intellectual ability in general
“MATE”
Seems like it belongs to: TALENT
Actually belongs to: AUSTRALIAN TERMS
while mate can imply a talented partner, in this context it's an Australian term for friend
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BARBIE” didn't go with TALENT
Seems like: TALENT → Actually: AUSTRALIAN TERMS
while Barbie can refer to a talented person, in this context it's an Australian term for barbecue
Why “GENIUS” didn't go with THEORETICAL PHYSICISTS
Seems like: THEORETICAL PHYSICISTS → Actually: TALENT
although genius can describe a physicist, in this context it refers to exceptional intellectual ability in general
Why “MATE” didn't go with TALENT
Seems like: TALENT → Actually: AUSTRALIAN TERMS
while mate can imply a talented partner, in this context it's an Australian term for friend