Yellow group — BOARD GAMES
Why is “TABOO” in the Yellow group?
a word-guessing game where players describe a word without using certain 'taboo' words or phrases
Connections Hints for August 26, 2023 #75
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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 — FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
Why is “HERMES” in the Blue group?
the Greek messenger god, often depicted with wings on his sandals
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 26, 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.
- STYLE
- Definition: a section in a newspaper
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to fashion or aesthetics
- RISK
- Definition: a board game
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a chance or hazard
- TROUBLE
- Definition: a board game
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a problem or difficulty
- NIKE
- Definition: the Greek goddess of victory
- Why it's tricky: also a well-known sports brand
Connections #75 explained
Why these words connect (August 26, 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: BOARD GAMES
These are all popular board games that people play for entertainment, including strategy games like RISK and word games like TABOO
Green group: NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
These are all common sections found in a newspaper, including news, opinion, and lifestyle sections like STYLE
Blue group: FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
These are all figures from Greek mythology, including gods like Hermes and heroes like Paris
Purple group: FIRST WORDS IN RAPPERS’ NAMES
These are all first words in the stage names of famous rappers, including Foxy Brown and Notorious B.I.G.
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.
“STYLE”
Seems like it belongs to: BOARD GAMES
Actually belongs to: NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
STYLE is a section in a newspaper, not a board game, although it could be a style of play
“RISK”
Seems like it belongs to: NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
Actually belongs to: BOARD GAMES
RISK is a board game, not a newspaper section, although taking risks can be a topic in news
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STYLE” didn't go with BOARD GAMES
Seems like: BOARD GAMES → Actually: NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
STYLE is a section in a newspaper, not a board game, although it could be a style of play
Why “RISK” didn't go with NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
Seems like: NEWSPAPER SECTIONS → Actually: BOARD GAMES
RISK is a board game, not a newspaper section, although taking risks can be a topic in news