Green group — IMPERIAL UNITS
Why is “PECK” in the Green group?
a unit of dry volume, equal to about 1/4 of a bushel
Connections Hints for October 5, 2023 #115
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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 — INSECT HOMOPHONES
Why is “NAT” in the Blue group?
a type of gnat, a small flying insect
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 5, 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.
- AUNT
- Definition: a type of ant
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a relative
- STONE
- Definition: a unit of weight
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a rock or a type of fruit
- MET
- Definition: a New York City baseball team
- Why it's tricky: can also be a verb meaning to encounter
- FLEE
- Definition: a type of insect, the flea
- Why it's tricky: commonly means to run away
Connections #115 explained
Why these words connect (October 5, 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: DIVISION
These are all words that refer to a part or subdivision of a larger organization or structure, such as a branch of a company or a wing of a building.
Green group: IMPERIAL UNITS
These are all units of measurement that were traditionally used in the British Empire, such as the bushel and the stone.
Blue group: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
These are all words that refer to teams or mascots in Major League Baseball, such as the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago Cubs.
Purple group: INSECT HOMOPHONES
These are all words that are homophones of insects, such as 'aunt' and 'ant', or 'beatle' and 'beetle'.
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.
“RED”
Seems like it belongs to: INSECT HOMOPHONES
Actually belongs to: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
The word 'red' seems like it could be an insect, but it's actually a reference to the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
“STONE”
Seems like it belongs to: INSECT HOMOPHONES
Actually belongs to: IMPERIAL UNITS
The word 'stone' seems like it could be an insect, but it's actually a unit of weight.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RED” didn't go with INSECT HOMOPHONES
Seems like: INSECT HOMOPHONES → Actually: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
The word 'red' seems like it could be an insect, but it's actually a reference to the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
Why “STONE” didn't go with INSECT HOMOPHONES
Seems like: INSECT HOMOPHONES → Actually: IMPERIAL UNITS
The word 'stone' seems like it could be an insect, but it's actually a unit of weight.