Blue group — N.H.L. TEAMS
Why is “KRAKEN” in the Blue group?
a sea monster in Norse mythology, also the name of a Seattle-based hockey team
Connections Hints for October 10, 2023 #120
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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
▼Yellow group — ORIGIN
Why is “GENESIS” in the Yellow group?
the first book of the Bible, also the name of a British rock band
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 10, 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.
- SEED
- Definition: the initial stage of something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both plant seeds and the starting point of an idea
- SOURCE
- Definition: the starting point of something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both the origin of a river and the starting point of an idea
- MARK
- Definition: a book in the Bible
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a symbol or a person's name
- JOB
- Definition: a book in the Bible
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's occupation
Connections #120 explained
Why these words connect (October 10, 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: ORIGIN
These words are all related to the concept of origin, whether it's the starting point of something or the initial stage of development. They can be found in various contexts, including science, literature, and everyday life.
Green group: BIBLE BOOKS
These words are all names of books in the Bible, specifically in the Old and New Testaments. They are significant in Christian theology and have been widely studied and referenced throughout history.
Blue group: N.H.L. TEAMS
These words are all names of teams in the National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league in North America. They are known for their unique logos, mascots, and fan bases.
Purple group: POWER ___
These words are all related to the concept of power, whether it's a type of energy source, a state of being, or a fictional character. They can be found in various contexts, including science, technology, and popular culture.
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.
“STARS”
Seems like it belongs to: ORIGIN
Actually belongs to: N.H.L. TEAMS
while stars can be associated with the origin of the universe, in this context it refers to a hockey team
“SEED”
Seems like it belongs to: N.H.L. TEAMS
Actually belongs to: ORIGIN
while some NHL teams have seed in their name, this word is more closely related to the concept of origin
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STARS” didn't go with ORIGIN
Seems like: ORIGIN → Actually: N.H.L. TEAMS
while stars can be associated with the origin of the universe, in this context it refers to a hockey team
Why “SEED” didn't go with N.H.L. TEAMS
Seems like: N.H.L. TEAMS → Actually: ORIGIN
while some NHL teams have seed in their name, this word is more closely related to the concept of origin