Blue group — “C” WORDS FOR “ENVELOP”
Why is “CRUST” in the Blue group?
a hard outer layer, such as the crust on a loaf of bread or the Earth's crust
Connections Hints for September 25, 2023 #105
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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 — BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
Why is “TRAIN” in the Yellow group?
the back of a wedding dress, typically flowing behind the bride
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 25, 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.
- CAKE
- Definition: a layer or covering
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a type of food
- COVER
- Definition: to envelop or surround
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lid or top layer
- TRAIN
- Definition: the back of a wedding dress
- Why it's tricky: more commonly associated with transportation
- CRUST
- Definition: a hard outer layer
- Why it's tricky: often refers to the outer layer of bread
Connections #105 explained
Why these words connect (September 25, 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: BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
These are all items typically found in a wedding, including the bride's bouquet and veil, as well as the wedding ring and the train of the dress.
Green group: “C” WORDS FOR “ENVELOP”
These are all words that start with the letter 'C' and can be used to describe the act of enveloping or surrounding something, such as covering or coating.
Blue group: JACKS
These are all names of famous people named Jack, including Jack Black, Jack Frost, Jack Ma, and Captain Jack Sparrow.
Purple group: SOCIAL MEDIA APP ENDINGS
These are all words that are found at the end of popular social media app names, such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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.
“BOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
Actually belongs to: SOCIAL MEDIA APP ENDINGS
while a wedding book or guest book exists, 'book' is more closely related to Facebook
“COAT”
Seems like it belongs to: BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
Actually belongs to: “C” WORDS FOR “ENVELOP”
a coat can be a type of covering, but it's not typically a bridal accessory
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOOK” didn't go with BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
Seems like: BRIDAL ACCESSORIES → Actually: SOCIAL MEDIA APP ENDINGS
while a wedding book or guest book exists, 'book' is more closely related to Facebook
Why “COAT” didn't go with BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
Seems like: BRIDAL ACCESSORIES → Actually: “C” WORDS FOR “ENVELOP”
a coat can be a type of covering, but it's not typically a bridal accessory