Yellow group — SOCIAL GATHERING
Why is “SHINDIG” in the Yellow group?
an informal gathering or party, often with music and dancing
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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 — “PINOCCHIO” FIGURES
Why is “WOODCARVER” in the Blue group?
a person who carves wood, like Geppetto, the creator of Pinocchio
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 25, 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.
- BLOWOUT
- Definition: a social gathering, especially a party
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden, violent explosion or a sports game with a large margin of victory
- RANGE
- Definition: a kitchen appliance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a series of mountains or a variety of something
- COUNTER
- Definition: a surface in a kitchen
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for counting or a response to an argument
- WOODCARVER
- Definition: a person who carves wood, like Geppetto
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a general term for someone who carves wood, without the Pinocchio connection
Connections #74 explained
Why these words connect (August 25, 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: SOCIAL GATHERING
These are all words for social gatherings, often with music, food, and dancing, like a party or a bash.
Green group: FOUND IN A KITCHEN
These are all things you might find in a kitchen, like a counter or a sink.
Blue group: “PINOCCHIO” FIGURES
These are all characters or objects from the story of Pinocchio, like Jiminy Cricket or Geppetto.
Purple group: EASTER ___
These are all words that can complete the phrase 'Easter ___', like Easter bunny or Easter egg.
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.
“CRICKET”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND IN A KITCHEN
Actually belongs to: “PINOCCHIO” FIGURES
while crickets can be found in kitchens, this cricket refers to Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio
“BUNNY”
Seems like it belongs to: SOCIAL GATHERING
Actually belongs to: EASTER ___
while bunnies can be at parties, this bunny refers to the Easter Bunny
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CRICKET” didn't go with FOUND IN A KITCHEN
Seems like: FOUND IN A KITCHEN → Actually: “PINOCCHIO” FIGURES
while crickets can be found in kitchens, this cricket refers to Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio
Why “BUNNY” didn't go with SOCIAL GATHERING
Seems like: SOCIAL GATHERING → Actually: EASTER ___
while bunnies can be at parties, this bunny refers to the Easter Bunny