Blue group — BOWLING
Why is “ALLEY” in the Blue group?
a narrow passage between buildings, often used for bowling
Connections Hints for September 20, 2023 #100
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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 — COMMON SWAG ITEMS
Why is “TOTE” in the Green group?
a bag or container, often used for carrying items
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 20, 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.
- BALL
- Definition: a round or spherical object, often used in sports
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a formal dance or a spherical object
- LANE
- Definition: a narrow road or a division of a road
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a bowling lane
- TEE
- Definition: a mark or a symbol, often used in golf
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of shirt
- PIN
- Definition: a small, usually pointed, fastener
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a bowling pin
Connections #100 explained
Why these words connect (September 20, 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: REPLACEMENT
These words are all related to substitutes or backups, often used in everyday life to replace something that is missing or broken.
Green group: BOWLING
These words are all related to the sport of bowling, including the equipment and the venue where the game is played.
Blue group: COMMON SWAG ITEMS
These words are all related to common items that are often given away as promotional items, such as at conferences or events.
Purple group: NUMBER HOMOPHONES
These words are all homophones of numbers, often used in language to add complexity and interest.
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.
“BALL”
Seems like it belongs to: REPLACEMENT
Actually belongs to: BOWLING
while a ball can be a replacement, in this context it refers to a bowling ball
“PIN”
Seems like it belongs to: REPLACEMENT
Actually belongs to: BOWLING
while a pin can be a replacement, in this context it refers to a bowling pin
“TEE”
Seems like it belongs to: BOWLING
Actually belongs to: COMMON SWAG ITEMS
while a tee can be related to bowling, in this context it refers to a type of shirt
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BALL” didn't go with REPLACEMENT
Seems like: REPLACEMENT → Actually: BOWLING
while a ball can be a replacement, in this context it refers to a bowling ball
Why “PIN” didn't go with REPLACEMENT
Seems like: REPLACEMENT → Actually: BOWLING
while a pin can be a replacement, in this context it refers to a bowling pin
Why “TEE” didn't go with BOWLING
Seems like: BOWLING → Actually: COMMON SWAG ITEMS
while a tee can be related to bowling, in this context it refers to a type of shirt