Purple group — WOMEN SINGERS
Why is “NICKS” in the Purple group?
Stevie Nicks, the American singer-songwriter known for her work with Fleetwood Mac
Connections Hints for September 23, 2023 #103
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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
▼Purple group — WOMEN SINGERS
Why is “SWIFT” in the Purple group?
Taylor Swift, the American singer-songwriter known for her pop music
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 23, 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.
- KEYS
- Definition: Alicia Keys, the American singer-songwriter
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for a reference to keyboard keys
- SUMMER
- Definition: Donna Summer, the American singer
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for the season
- SPRING
- Definition: A source of water, such as a natural spring
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for the season
- STRONG
- Definition: Having a robust or healthy quality
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for physical strength
Connections #103 explained
Why these words connect (September 23, 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: ROBUST
These words all describe something as being robust, healthy, or strong, often used to describe physical or mental well-being
Green group: DECLINE
These words all describe something as declining, decreasing, or falling, often used to describe a downward trend or a loss of something
Blue group: WATER SOURCES
These words all describe sources of water, such as natural springs, fountains, or plumbing fixtures
Purple group: WOMEN SINGERS
These words all describe famous female singers, known for their work in the music industry
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.
“DROP”
Seems like it belongs to: WATER SOURCES
Actually belongs to: DECLINE
While a drop of water is a small amount of water, the word 'drop' in this context refers to a decline or decrease in something
“SINK”
Seems like it belongs to: WATER SOURCES
Actually belongs to: DECLINE
While a sink is a plumbing fixture that uses water, the word 'sink' in this context refers to a decline or decrease in something
“KEYS”
Seems like it belongs to: ROBUST
Actually belongs to: WOMEN SINGERS
While keys can refer to a set of robust or strong objects, in this context it refers to the singer Alicia Keys
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DROP” didn't go with WATER SOURCES
Seems like: WATER SOURCES → Actually: DECLINE
While a drop of water is a small amount of water, the word 'drop' in this context refers to a decline or decrease in something
Why “SINK” didn't go with WATER SOURCES
Seems like: WATER SOURCES → Actually: DECLINE
While a sink is a plumbing fixture that uses water, the word 'sink' in this context refers to a decline or decrease in something
Why “KEYS” didn't go with ROBUST
Seems like: ROBUST → Actually: WOMEN SINGERS
While keys can refer to a set of robust or strong objects, in this context it refers to the singer Alicia Keys