Green group — ANIMALS THAT END WITH “X”
Why is “IBEX” in the Green group?
a type of wild goat with curved horns, found in mountainous regions
Connections Hints for August 29, 2023 #78
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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 — SHADES OF BLACK
Why is “ONYX” in the Blue group?
a type of black, glossy stone or a color that is a dark, cool black
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 29, 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.
- BOOK
- Definition: to reserve or schedule something, especially travel arrangements
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a written or printed work
- JET
- Definition: a black, glossy stone or a type of black color
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fast-moving stream of fluid or a type of aircraft
- RUN
- Definition: to depart quickly or to move swiftly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sequence of events or a flow of liquid
- ASH
- Definition: a prefix used to form words related to ash, such as ash Wednesday
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the residue left after something is burned
Connections #78 explained
Why these words connect (August 29, 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: DEPART QUICKLY
These words all describe actions of leaving or moving away quickly, such as booking a flight or running from a place.
Green group: ANIMALS THAT END WITH “X”
These animals all have names that end with the letter 'x', such as the fox, ibex, and lynx.
Blue group: SHADES OF BLACK
These words all describe different shades or types of the color black, such as ebony, jet, and onyx.
Purple group: WORDS BEFORE DAYS OF THE WEEK
These words are all prefixes or words that come before the names of days of the week, such as 'cyber Monday' or 'fat Tuesday'.
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.
“BLACK”
Seems like it belongs to: SHADES OF BLACK
Actually belongs to: WORDS BEFORE DAYS OF THE WEEK
while 'black' can refer to a shade of color, in this context it is part of the phrase 'black Friday', which is a day of the week
“RUN”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS BEFORE DAYS OF THE WEEK
Actually belongs to: DEPART QUICKLY
while 'run' can be used as a verb before a day of the week, in this context it means to depart quickly
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLACK” didn't go with SHADES OF BLACK
Seems like: SHADES OF BLACK → Actually: WORDS BEFORE DAYS OF THE WEEK
while 'black' can refer to a shade of color, in this context it is part of the phrase 'black Friday', which is a day of the week
Why “RUN” didn't go with WORDS BEFORE DAYS OF THE WEEK
Seems like: WORDS BEFORE DAYS OF THE WEEK → Actually: DEPART QUICKLY
while 'run' can be used as a verb before a day of the week, in this context it means to depart quickly