Green group — BAKED GOODS
Why is “TURNOVER” in the Green group?
a type of pastry that is filled and turned over
Connections Hints for September 2, 2023 #82
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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 — BAKED GOODS
Why is “DANISH” in the Green group?
a type of sweet pastry originating from Denmark
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 2, 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.
- BARE
- Definition: without clothing
- Why it's tricky: can also mean minimal or exposed
- SNAP
- Definition: a sudden movement in football
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to break or a type of legume
- BUFF
- Definition: to polish or shine
- Why it's tricky: can also mean strong or muscular
- POLISH
- Definition: to make shiny or smooth
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the country or a type of language
Connections #82 explained
Why these words connect (September 2, 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: AU NATUREL
These words all describe a state of being without clothing or covering, often used to describe art or natural settings.
Green group: BAKED GOODS
These words all describe types of baked goods, often sweet and consumed as snacks or desserts.
Blue group: AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACTIONS
These words all describe actions or plays in American football, often used to describe strategies or player movements.
Purple group: MANICURE STEPS
These words all describe steps or actions in the process of giving a manicure, often used to describe nail care and beauty routines.
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.
“CLIP”
Seems like it belongs to: AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACTIONS
Actually belongs to: MANICURE STEPS
although 'clip' can be a football term, in this context it refers to cutting nails
“SNAP”
Seems like it belongs to: MANICURE STEPS
Actually belongs to: AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACTIONS
although 'snap' can be a sudden movement in other contexts, in this puzzle it refers to a football action
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CLIP” didn't go with AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACTIONS
Seems like: AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACTIONS → Actually: MANICURE STEPS
although 'clip' can be a football term, in this context it refers to cutting nails
Why “SNAP” didn't go with MANICURE STEPS
Seems like: MANICURE STEPS → Actually: AMERICAN FOOTBALL ACTIONS
although 'snap' can be a sudden movement in other contexts, in this puzzle it refers to a football action