Green group — CITIES AND TOWNS IN ENGLAND
Why is “SANDWICH” in the Green group?
a town in Kent, England, known for its historic architecture
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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 — ___ OPERA
Why is “COMIC” in the Purple group?
a type of opera that is humorous or lighthearted, often featuring comedic storylines
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 8, 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.
- BARS
- Definition: a measure of phone signal strength
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place that serves drinks
- SERVICE
- Definition: phone connectivity provider
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of assistance or ceremony
- RECEPTION
- Definition: quality of phone signal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social gathering or a wedding reception
- READING
- Definition: a city in England
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of interpreting written text
Connections #118 explained
Why these words connect (October 8, 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: CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS
These are all special occasions where people typically gather to celebrate and give gifts, such as weddings and birthdays.
Green group: PHONE CONNECTIVITY
These are all terms related to mobile phone signal strength and quality, including the number of bars and the quality of reception.
Blue group: CITIES AND TOWNS IN ENGLAND
These are all cities and towns located in England, known for their historic architecture and cultural significance, such as Bath and Reading.
Purple group: ___ OPERA
These are all types of opera, including comic opera, which is a lighthearted and humorous genre, and soap opera, which is a type of serialized drama.
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.
“SHOWER”
Seems like it belongs to: PHONE CONNECTIVITY
Actually belongs to: CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS
a shower can refer to a wedding shower, but it can also be mistaken for a phone signal strength
“BARS”
Seems like it belongs to: CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS
Actually belongs to: PHONE CONNECTIVITY
bars can refer to a place that serves drinks, but in this context, it refers to phone signal strength
“RECEPTION”
Seems like it belongs to: CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS
Actually belongs to: PHONE CONNECTIVITY
a reception can refer to a social gathering, but in this context, it refers to phone signal quality
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SHOWER” didn't go with PHONE CONNECTIVITY
Seems like: PHONE CONNECTIVITY → Actually: CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS
a shower can refer to a wedding shower, but it can also be mistaken for a phone signal strength
Why “BARS” didn't go with CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS
Seems like: CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS → Actually: PHONE CONNECTIVITY
bars can refer to a place that serves drinks, but in this context, it refers to phone signal strength
Why “RECEPTION” didn't go with CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS
Seems like: CELEBRATORY OCCASIONS → Actually: PHONE CONNECTIVITY
a reception can refer to a social gathering, but in this context, it refers to phone signal quality