Yellow group — ___ TAPE
Why is “SCOTCH” in the Yellow group?
a type of adhesive tape, also known as Scotch Tape
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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
▼Yellow group — ___ TAPE
Why is “TICKER” in the Yellow group?
a type of tape used to display stock prices or other information
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 8, 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.
- SPIRIT
- Definition: a supernatural being or essence
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lively or energetic quality
- PORT
- Definition: a type of fortified wine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a location for ships or a computer connection
- SOUL
- Definition: the spiritual or immaterial part of a person
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of music or a person's emotional core
- DEMO
- Definition: a demonstration or trial version
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a political demonstration or a music demo tape
Connections #88 explained
Why these words connect (September 8, 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: INHERENT NATURE
These words all describe aspects of a person's inner being, including their essence, heart, spirit, and soul, which are all connected by their role in defining a person's character and personality
Green group: FERMENTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
These words all describe types of fermented alcoholic beverages, including cider, port, sake, and stout, which are all connected by their production process and cultural significance
Blue group: PIXAR MOVIES
These words all describe popular Pixar movies, including Brave, Cars, Coco, and Up, which are all connected by their production studio and animated style
Purple group: ___ TAPE
These words all describe types of tape, including demo tape, red tape, scotch tape, and ticker tape, which are all connected by their adhesive properties and uses
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.
“PORT”
Seems like it belongs to: PIXAR MOVIES
Actually belongs to: FERMENTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Port is a type of wine, not a Pixar movie, although it could be mistaken for one due to the similarity in names
“CARS”
Seems like it belongs to: FERMENTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Actually belongs to: PIXAR MOVIES
Cars is a Pixar movie, not a type of alcoholic beverage, although it could be mistaken for one due to the word's association with transportation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PORT” didn't go with PIXAR MOVIES
Seems like: PIXAR MOVIES → Actually: FERMENTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Port is a type of wine, not a Pixar movie, although it could be mistaken for one due to the similarity in names
Why “CARS” didn't go with FERMENTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Seems like: FERMENTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES → Actually: PIXAR MOVIES
Cars is a Pixar movie, not a type of alcoholic beverage, although it could be mistaken for one due to the word's association with transportation