Blue group — ART MOVEMENTS
Why is “DADA” in the Blue group?
an early 20th-century art movement that rejected traditional aesthetics
Connections Hints for October 6, 2023 #116
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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
▼Purple group — “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
Why is “NANA” in the Purple group?
the Darling children's dog-nurse in Peter Pan
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 6, 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.
- DECO
- Definition: an art movement
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with a shortened form of 'decorative'
- HOOK
- Definition: a character in Peter Pan
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fishing hook or a musical term
- GOTHIC
- Definition: an art movement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a literary genre or architectural style
- POP
- Definition: an art movement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to popular music or a type of soda
Connections #116 explained
Why these words connect (October 6, 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: LAUGHTER, IN A TEXT
These are all common abbreviations used to express laughter in text messages or online chats, such as 'HAHA' or 'LOL'. They are often used to convey amusement or sarcasm in digital communication.
Green group: ART MOVEMENTS
These are all influential art movements of the 20th century, including DADA, DECO, GOTHIC, and POP. Each movement has its own unique characteristics and contributions to the art world.
Blue group: “PETER PAN” CHARACTERS
These are all main characters from J.M. Barrie's classic tale 'Peter Pan', including the titular character, his nemesis Captain Hook, and the Darling children's nanny Nana. Each character plays a significant role in the story.
Purple group: LADY ___
These are all titles that start with 'Lady', including Lady Bird, Lady Gaga, Lady Luck, and Lady Macbeth. Each title has its own unique significance and cultural reference.
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.
“BIRD”
Seems like it belongs to: LAUGHTER, IN A TEXT
Actually belongs to: LADY ___
BIRD seems like it could be a text abbreviation, but it's actually part of the title 'Lady Bird'
“DEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: ART MOVEMENTS
Actually belongs to: LAUGHTER, IN A TEXT
DEAD seems like it could be an art movement, but it's actually a text abbreviation for laughter
“LUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: ART MOVEMENTS
Actually belongs to: LADY ___
LUCK seems like it could be an art movement, but it's actually part of the title 'Lady Luck'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BIRD” didn't go with LAUGHTER, IN A TEXT
Seems like: LAUGHTER, IN A TEXT → Actually: LADY ___
BIRD seems like it could be a text abbreviation, but it's actually part of the title 'Lady Bird'
Why “DEAD” didn't go with ART MOVEMENTS
Seems like: ART MOVEMENTS → Actually: LAUGHTER, IN A TEXT
DEAD seems like it could be an art movement, but it's actually a text abbreviation for laughter
Why “LUCK” didn't go with ART MOVEMENTS
Seems like: ART MOVEMENTS → Actually: LADY ___
LUCK seems like it could be an art movement, but it's actually part of the title 'Lady Luck'