Green group — FONTS
Why is “PAPYRUS” in the Green group?
an ancient writing material, also the name of a font style
Connections Hints for August 30, 2023 #79
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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 — EGYPTIAN SYMBOLS
Why is “SCARAB” in the Blue group?
an ancient Egyptian symbol of rebirth and regeneration
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 30, 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.
- IMPACT
- Definition: a font style
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a significant effect or influence
- CROOK
- Definition: an Egyptian symbol, the shepherd's staff
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a dishonest person
- EYE
- Definition: the Egyptian symbol for protection and royalty
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including the organ of sight
- WEIGHT
- Definition: a measure of influence or importance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical measure of heaviness
Connections #79 explained
Why these words connect (August 30, 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: PLAYGROUND FIXTURES
These are all common pieces of equipment found in a playground, providing entertainment and exercise for kids
Green group: INFLUENCE
These are all words that describe having power or control over someone or something, whether it's through persuasion or force
Blue group: EGYPTIAN SYMBOLS
These are all symbols that were used in ancient Egyptian culture to represent various concepts and ideas, such as life, protection, and royalty
Purple group: FONTS
These are all styles of fonts, used to display text in various ways, from simple to decorative
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.
“IMPACT”
Seems like it belongs to: INFLUENCE
Actually belongs to: FONTS
IMPACT is a font style, not a measure of influence, although it can have a significant effect
“CROOK”
Seems like it belongs to: INFLUENCE
Actually belongs to: EGYPTIAN SYMBOLS
CROOK is an Egyptian symbol, not a person with influence, although a dishonest person can have a negative impact
“WEIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: FONTS
Actually belongs to: INFLUENCE
WEIGHT is a measure of influence, not a font style, although font weights are a measure of boldness
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “IMPACT” didn't go with INFLUENCE
Seems like: INFLUENCE → Actually: FONTS
IMPACT is a font style, not a measure of influence, although it can have a significant effect
Why “CROOK” didn't go with INFLUENCE
Seems like: INFLUENCE → Actually: EGYPTIAN SYMBOLS
CROOK is an Egyptian symbol, not a person with influence, although a dishonest person can have a negative impact
Why “WEIGHT” didn't go with FONTS
Seems like: FONTS → Actually: INFLUENCE
WEIGHT is a measure of influence, not a font style, although font weights are a measure of boldness