Green group — “PEANUTS” CHARACTERS
Why is “PIGPEN” in the Green group?
a character in the Peanuts comic strip known for being dirty
Connections Hints for September 16, 2023 #96
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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 — “PEANUTS” CHARACTERS
Why is “PEPPERMINT PATTY” in the Green group?
a tomboy character in the Peanuts comic strip
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 16, 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.
- GIANT
- Definition: a large being in fairy tales
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sports team
- MATE
- Definition: a term in chess
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a partner or friend
- QUEEN
- Definition: a chess piece
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a monarch or a famous musician
- LUCY
- Definition: a character in 'I Love Lucy' TV show
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the Beatles song 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'
Connections #96 explained
Why these words connect (September 16, 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: FAIRY TALE FIGURES
These are all characters commonly found in fairy tales, including those collected by the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault
Green group: CHESS TERMS
These are all terms used in the game of chess, including pieces and moves
Blue group: “PEANUTS” CHARACTERS
These are all characters from the popular Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz
Purple group: I LOVE ___
These are all phrases that complete the title of the classic TV show 'I Love ___'
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.
“QUEEN”
Seems like it belongs to: FAIRY TALE FIGURES
Actually belongs to: CHESS TERMS
while a queen can be a fairy tale figure, in this context it refers to a chess piece
“GIANT”
Seems like it belongs to: CHESS TERMS
Actually belongs to: FAIRY TALE FIGURES
while a giant can be a large chess piece, in this context it refers to a fairy tale being
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “QUEEN” didn't go with FAIRY TALE FIGURES
Seems like: FAIRY TALE FIGURES → Actually: CHESS TERMS
while a queen can be a fairy tale figure, in this context it refers to a chess piece
Why “GIANT” didn't go with CHESS TERMS
Seems like: CHESS TERMS → Actually: FAIRY TALE FIGURES
while a giant can be a large chess piece, in this context it refers to a fairy tale being