Blue group — “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” CHARACTERS
Why is “lurch” in the Blue group?
the butler in 'The Addams Family', known for his awkward gait
Connections Hints for October 16, 2023 #126
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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 — “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” CHARACTERS
Why is “fester” in the Blue group?
Uncle Fester, a character in 'The Addams Family' known for his bald head and fondness for electricity
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 16, 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.
- thing
- Definition: a disembodied hand in 'The Addams Family'
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including an object or entity
- fester
- Definition: Uncle Fester, a character in 'The Addams Family'
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to become rotten or infected
- turn
- Definition: to become spoiled or rotten
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to change direction
- sour
- Definition: to become spoiled or rotten, especially milk
- Why it's tricky: can also describe a taste or attitude
Connections #126 explained
Why these words connect (October 16, 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: DAYS OF THE WEEK
These are all names of days in the standard Gregorian calendar, commonly used to organize schedules and appointments.
Green group: GO BAD
These are all words that describe something becoming spoiled or rotten, often due to decay or corruption.
Blue group: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” CHARACTERS
These are all characters from the classic TV show and film 'The Addams Family', known for their eccentric and macabre personalities.
Purple group: FAT ___
These are all words that complete the phrase 'fat ___', often used to describe something or someone as plump or overweight.
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.
“thing”
Seems like it belongs to: FAT ___
Actually belongs to: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” CHARACTERS
while 'thing' can be a general term, in this context it refers to the disembodied hand in 'The Addams Family'
“turn”
Seems like it belongs to: DAYS OF THE WEEK
Actually belongs to: GO BAD
while 'turn' can imply a change in time, in this context it means to become spoiled or rotten
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “thing” didn't go with FAT ___
Seems like: FAT ___ → Actually: “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” CHARACTERS
while 'thing' can be a general term, in this context it refers to the disembodied hand in 'The Addams Family'
Why “turn” didn't go with DAYS OF THE WEEK
Seems like: DAYS OF THE WEEK → Actually: GO BAD
while 'turn' can imply a change in time, in this context it means to become spoiled or rotten