Purple group — SONGS THAT ARE NAMES
Why is “ALEJANDRO” in the Purple group?
a song by Lady Gaga, released in 2010
Connections Hints for September 14, 2023 #94
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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 — EYE PARTS
Why is “RETINA” in the Yellow group?
the innermost layer of the eye, sensitive to light
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 14, 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.
- COPY
- Definition: a radio term to confirm receipt of a message
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to replicate or imitate
- OUT
- Definition: a radio term to end a transmission
- Why it's tricky: commonly means to leave or exit
- ROGER
- Definition: a radio term to confirm receipt of a message
- Why it's tricky: also a common male given name
- SHAM
- Definition: something that is fake or counterfeit
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mock or pretend situation
Connections #94 explained
Why these words connect (September 14, 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: EYE PARTS
These are all components of the human eye, each playing a crucial role in vision. The iris controls light entry, the lens focuses light, the pupil regulates light, and the retina detects light.
Green group: COUNTERFEIT
These are all terms used to describe something that is fake or not genuine. They can be used to describe objects, documents, or even people.
Blue group: RADIO LINGO
These are all terms used in radio communication to convey messages or confirm receipt of information. They are commonly used by radio operators and dispatchers.
Purple group: SONGS THAT ARE NAMES
These are all song titles that are also given names. They are popular songs that have been released by various artists over the years.
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.
“COPY”
Seems like it belongs to: COUNTERFEIT
Actually belongs to: RADIO LINGO
although 'copy' can mean to replicate, in this context it's a radio term
“FAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: RADIO LINGO
Actually belongs to: COUNTERFEIT
although 'fake' can be used in radio contexts, here it refers to something counterfeit
“OUT”
Seems like it belongs to: EYE PARTS
Actually belongs to: RADIO LINGO
although 'out' can refer to something being outside, in this context it's a radio term
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COPY” didn't go with COUNTERFEIT
Seems like: COUNTERFEIT → Actually: RADIO LINGO
although 'copy' can mean to replicate, in this context it's a radio term
Why “FAKE” didn't go with RADIO LINGO
Seems like: RADIO LINGO → Actually: COUNTERFEIT
although 'fake' can be used in radio contexts, here it refers to something counterfeit
Why “OUT” didn't go with EYE PARTS
Seems like: EYE PARTS → Actually: RADIO LINGO
although 'out' can refer to something being outside, in this context it's a radio term