Blue group — SUPER MARIO-RELATED
Why is “DINOSAUR” in the Blue group?
a prehistoric reptile, but also a character from the Super Mario series, specifically Yoshi's species
Connections Hints for September 24, 2023 #104
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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 — SITCOM FAMILIES
Why is “PARTRIDGE” in the Green group?
a type of bird, but also the surname of the main family from the sitcom 'The Partridge Family'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 24, 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.
- PLUMBER
- Definition: a person who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures
- Why it's tricky: could be mistaken for a general handyman or a character from a different context
- MUSHROOM
- Definition: a type of fungus, but also a power-up in Super Mario games
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and could fit into different categories
- BIRD
- Definition: a type of vertebrate animal
- Why it's tricky: could be mistaken for a character or object from a different context
- PRINCESS
- Definition: a royal title, but also a character from the Super Mario series
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and could fit into different categories
Connections #104 explained
Why these words connect (September 24, 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: KITCHEN UTENSILS
These are all common kitchen tools used for tasks such as grating, ladling, peeling, and whisking.
Green group: VERTEBRATES
These are all types of animals that have vertebral columns, including birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles.
Blue group: SUPER MARIO-RELATED
These are all characters, objects, or concepts from the popular video game series, including power-ups, characters, and creatures.
Purple group: SITCOM FAMILIES
These are all surnames of main families from popular sitcoms, including the Bunkers, Cleavers, Partridges, and Tanners.
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.
“FISH”
Seems like it belongs to: SUPER MARIO-RELATED
Actually belongs to: VERTEBRATES
while there are fish-like creatures in the Super Mario series, the word 'FISH' is more accurately categorized as a type of vertebrate animal
“MUSHROOM”
Seems like it belongs to: KITCHEN UTENSILS
Actually belongs to: SUPER MARIO-RELATED
while mushrooms are a type of food, the word 'MUSHROOM' is more accurately categorized as a power-up from the Super Mario series
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FISH” didn't go with SUPER MARIO-RELATED
Seems like: SUPER MARIO-RELATED → Actually: VERTEBRATES
while there are fish-like creatures in the Super Mario series, the word 'FISH' is more accurately categorized as a type of vertebrate animal
Why “MUSHROOM” didn't go with KITCHEN UTENSILS
Seems like: KITCHEN UTENSILS → Actually: SUPER MARIO-RELATED
while mushrooms are a type of food, the word 'MUSHROOM' is more accurately categorized as a power-up from the Super Mario series