Purple group — SLANG FOR CANNABIS
Why is “MARY JANE” in the Purple group?
a slang term for cannabis, named after the female given name
Connections Hints for August 19, 2023 #68
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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
▼Green group — COOKWEAR
Why is “CROCK” in the Green group?
a type of cookware, often used for slow cooking
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 19, 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.
- BUD
- Definition: a friend, especially a close male friend
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a flower or cannabis
- GRASS
- Definition: a slang term for cannabis
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of plant or lawn
- HERB
- Definition: a slang term for cannabis
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of plant used in cooking
- POT
- Definition: a type of cookware
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a slang term for cannabis
Connections #68 explained
Why these words connect (August 19, 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: FRIEND
These are all informal terms used to refer to a close friend or companion, often used in casual settings
Green group: COOKWEAR
These are all types of cookware, often used for preparing and cooking food
Blue group: SHOES
These are all types of shoes, often worn for different occasions or activities
Purple group: SLANG FOR CANNABIS
These are all slang terms used to refer to cannabis, often used in informal settings
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.
“POT”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR CANNABIS
Actually belongs to: COOKWEAR
while 'pot' can refer to cannabis, in this context it refers to a type of cookware
“GRASS”
Seems like it belongs to: COOKWEAR
Actually belongs to: SLANG FOR CANNABIS
while 'grass' can refer to a type of plant, in this context it refers to a slang term for cannabis
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POT” didn't go with SLANG FOR CANNABIS
Seems like: SLANG FOR CANNABIS → Actually: COOKWEAR
while 'pot' can refer to cannabis, in this context it refers to a type of cookware
Why “GRASS” didn't go with COOKWEAR
Seems like: COOKWEAR → Actually: SLANG FOR CANNABIS
while 'grass' can refer to a type of plant, in this context it refers to a slang term for cannabis