Purple group — "___ BABY"
Why is “NEPO” in the Purple group?
a type of baby clothing, short for 'nepotism' but in this context refers to a baby item
Connections Hints for September 13, 2023 #93
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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 — ANAGRAMS
Why is “PEON” in the Blue group?
a low-ranking worker, but in this context is an anagram
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 13, 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.
- NOPE
- Definition: a negative response
- Why it's tricky: can be an anagram or a standalone word
- OPEN
- Definition: accessible or an anagram
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be an anagram
- PEON
- Definition: a low-ranking worker or an anagram
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be an anagram
- PONE
- Definition: a type of bread or an anagram
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be an anagram
Connections #93 explained
Why these words connect (September 13, 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: "SKEDADDLE!"
These are all verbs meaning to leave or depart, often in a hurry. They can be used in various contexts, such as leaving a place or ending a relationship.
Green group: PRONOUNS
These are all pronouns, which are words used to replace nouns in a sentence. They can be used to refer to people, places, or things.
Blue group: ANAGRAMS
These are all anagrams, which are words or phrases formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. They can be used to create clever puzzles or codes.
Purple group: "___ BABY"
These are all types of babies, often referred to in a affectionate or humorous way. They can be used to describe a person's child or a beloved pet.
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.
“FUR”
Seems like it belongs to: PRONOUNS
Actually belongs to: "___ BABY"
Fur baby is a common term, but in this context it's part of a phrase
“US”
Seems like it belongs to: "SKEDADDLE!"
Actually belongs to: PRONOUNS
US can be a verb, but in this context it's a pronoun
“GO”
Seems like it belongs to: ANAGRAMS
Actually belongs to: "SKEDADDLE!"
GO can be an anagram, but in this context it's a verb meaning to leave
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FUR” didn't go with PRONOUNS
Seems like: PRONOUNS → Actually: "___ BABY"
Fur baby is a common term, but in this context it's part of a phrase
Why “US” didn't go with "SKEDADDLE!"
Seems like: "SKEDADDLE!" → Actually: PRONOUNS
US can be a verb, but in this context it's a pronoun
Why “GO” didn't go with ANAGRAMS
Seems like: ANAGRAMS → Actually: "SKEDADDLE!"
GO can be an anagram, but in this context it's a verb meaning to leave