Yellow group — MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Why is “FURY” in the Yellow group?
intense anger or a 2015 film title
Connections Hints for September 7, 2023 #87
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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 — WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT
Why is “ROGER” in the Green group?
a main character in the 1988 film
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 7, 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.
- ROCKY
- Definition: a film title
- Why it's tricky: also a boxing term and a mountain range
- PICTURE
- Definition: a film
- Why it's tricky: also a visual representation
- SHOW
- Definition: a performance or exhibition
- Why it's tricky: also a verb meaning to display
- FRAMED
- Definition: a film title
- Why it's tricky: also a verb meaning to falsely accuse
Connections #87 explained
Why these words connect (September 7, 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: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
These are all words from the title of the 1975 musical comedy horror film, including the main character's name and the genre of the film.
Green group: WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT
These are all words from the title of the 1988 comedy film, including the main character's name and the question of who framed him.
Blue group: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
These are all words from the title of the 1989 romantic comedy film, including the names of the two main characters and the question of when they met.
Purple group: MAD MAX FURY ROAD
These are all words from the title of the 2015 action film, including the main character's name and the road he travels on.
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.
“HORROR”
Seems like it belongs to: MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Actually belongs to: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
HORROR seems like it could fit with FURY, but it's actually part of the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW title
“SHOW”
Seems like it belongs to: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
Actually belongs to: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
SHOW seems like it could be a verb in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, but it's actually part of the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW title
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HORROR” didn't go with MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Seems like: MAD MAX FURY ROAD → Actually: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
HORROR seems like it could fit with FURY, but it's actually part of the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW title
Why “SHOW” didn't go with WHEN HARRY MET SALLY
Seems like: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY → Actually: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
SHOW seems like it could be a verb in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, but it's actually part of the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW title