Green group — SLANG FOR HEAD
Why is “NOODLE” in the Green group?
informal term for the head, likely due to its shape
Connections Hints for October 9, 2023 #119
Pro tip: Tap each section to reveal answers one at a time. If you just need a gentle hint, get the connection hint for October 9, 2023 #119
Want to see NYT Connections hints? Below you'll find complete solutions and explanations. Want to try solving it yourself first? Visit the NYT Connections game 2023-10-09. Looking for today's NYT Connections hint? Head to our home page or play today's connection game here.
Navigation tip: Use the arrows below to browse through past puzzles. Each puzzle is organized from easiest (yellow) to hardest (purple) categories.
Yellow Category — October 9, 2023
Green Category — October 9, 2023
Blue Category — October 9, 2023
Purple Category — October 9, 2023
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Purple group — THINGS THAT WHISTLE
Why is “REFEREE” in the Purple group?
a person who enforces rules, often using a whistle
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 9, 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.
- CUT
- Definition: a version of a song
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to reduce or edit
- NUMBER
- Definition: a song's ranking
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mathematical value
- TRACK
- Definition: a song or music piece
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a path or a sport
- MELON
- Definition: a slang term for head
- Why it's tricky: is also a type of fruit
Connections #119 explained
Why these words connect (October 9, 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: CROPS
These are all types of plants that can be grown for food, including sweet corn and juicy tomatoes.
Green group: SLANG FOR HEAD
These are all colloquial expressions for the head, including the crown and the noodle.
Blue group: SONG
These are all words related to music, including a single and a track.
Purple group: THINGS THAT WHISTLE
These are all things that can produce a whistling noise, including a referee's whistle and a train's horn.
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.
“CROWN”
Seems like it belongs to: CROPS
Actually belongs to: SLANG FOR HEAD
Crown can refer to a royal headpiece, but also to the top of the head
“TRAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: SONG
Actually belongs to: THINGS THAT WHISTLE
Train can refer to a mode of transportation, but also to a series of connected cars
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CROWN” didn't go with CROPS
Seems like: CROPS → Actually: SLANG FOR HEAD
Crown can refer to a royal headpiece, but also to the top of the head
Why “TRAIN” didn't go with SONG
Seems like: SONG → Actually: THINGS THAT WHISTLE
Train can refer to a mode of transportation, but also to a series of connected cars