Green group — THINGS THAT ARE RED
Why is “POPPY” in the Green group?
a flowering plant with red flowers, often associated with remembrance
Connections Hints for October 1, 2023 #111
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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 — THINGS THAT ARE RED
Why is “CARDINAL” in the Green group?
a bird known for its bright red plumage, also a high-ranking clergy member
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 1, 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.
- STICK
- Definition: a figure or model, especially of a person
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a wooden rod
- GO
- Definition: a figure or model, especially in a game
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a verb to move
- BALLPARK
- Definition: an estimate or rough figure
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sports stadium
- ACTION
- Definition: a figure or model, especially of a person in a movie or TV show
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a verb to take action
Connections #111 explained
Why these words connect (October 1, 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: COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS
These are all items you might find at a coffee counter, including cups, lids, and stirrers. They are all related to the preparation and consumption of coffee.
Green group: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
These are all animals that are active at night, including bats, moths, owls, and wolves. They are all related to their nocturnal behavior.
Blue group: THINGS THAT ARE RED
These are all things that have the color red, including beets, bricks, cardinals, and poppies. They are all related to their red color.
Purple group: ___ FIGURE
These are all figures or models, especially in a game or movie, including action figures, ballpark figures, go figures, and stick figures. They are all related to their use as models or representations.
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.
“BAT”
Seems like it belongs to: COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS
Actually belongs to: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
while a bat can be a sports equipment, in this context it refers to the flying mammal
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS
Actually belongs to: ___ FIGURE
while a stick can be a wooden rod, in this context it refers to a figure or model
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAT” didn't go with COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS
Seems like: COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS → Actually: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
while a bat can be a sports equipment, in this context it refers to the flying mammal
Why “STICK” didn't go with COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS
Seems like: COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS → Actually: ___ FIGURE
while a stick can be a wooden rod, in this context it refers to a figure or model