Green group — TORUS-SHAPED FOOD
Why is “CHEERIO” in the Green group?
a ring-shaped breakfast cereal
Connections Hints for October 4, 2023 #114
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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
▼Blue group — THINGS WITH STRIPES
Why is “CROSSWALK” in the Blue group?
a marked area for pedestrians to cross a road
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 4, 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.
- PRESENT
- Definition: to show or exhibit something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a gift, especially during holidays
- STOCKING
- Definition: a close-fitting garment for the leg
- Why it's tricky: also a Christmas-related item, like a stocking stuffer
- SHOW
- Definition: to display or exhibit something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a performance or entertainment
- LIFESAVER
- Definition: a ring-shaped candy
- Why it's tricky: also a device used to save a person from drowning
Connections #114 explained
Why these words connect (October 4, 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: CHRISTMAS-RELATED
These words are all related to Christmas, including decorations, gifts, and festive characters.
Green group: MAKE PUBLIC
These words are all ways to make something public, including displaying, exhibiting, or presenting information.
Blue group: TORUS-SHAPED FOOD
These words are all types of torus-shaped food, including breakfast cereals and sweet treats.
Purple group: THINGS WITH STRIPES
These words are all things that have stripes, including animals, objects, and road markings.
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.
“STOCKING”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH STRIPES
Actually belongs to: CHRISTMAS-RELATED
while stockings can have stripes, this word belongs to the Christmas category due to its association with holiday gifts
“PRESENT”
Seems like it belongs to: TORUS-SHAPED FOOD
Actually belongs to: MAKE PUBLIC
although 'present' can be a type of food, in this context it means to show or exhibit something
“CANDY CANE”
Seems like it belongs to: TORUS-SHAPED FOOD
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH STRIPES
while candy canes are a type of food, they belong to the stripes category due to their distinctive red and white stripes
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STOCKING” didn't go with THINGS WITH STRIPES
Seems like: THINGS WITH STRIPES → Actually: CHRISTMAS-RELATED
while stockings can have stripes, this word belongs to the Christmas category due to its association with holiday gifts
Why “PRESENT” didn't go with TORUS-SHAPED FOOD
Seems like: TORUS-SHAPED FOOD → Actually: MAKE PUBLIC
although 'present' can be a type of food, in this context it means to show or exhibit something
Why “CANDY CANE” didn't go with TORUS-SHAPED FOOD
Seems like: TORUS-SHAPED FOOD → Actually: THINGS WITH STRIPES
while candy canes are a type of food, they belong to the stripes category due to their distinctive red and white stripes