Yellow group — TAUNTS
Why is “RASPBERRY” in the Yellow group?
a loud, rude noise made with the lips, used to express contempt or annoyance
Connections Hints for October 17, 2023 #127
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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 — RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT
Why is “JILT” in the Purple group?
to reject or abandon someone, especially a romantic partner
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 17, 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.
- BOMB
- Definition: a failure, especially a theatrical or cinematic one
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a explosive device
- GHOST
- Definition: to abruptly stop responding to someone's messages or interactions
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a supernatural entity
- LEMON
- Definition: something that is defective or of poor quality
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the citrus fruit
- STAR
- Definition: a famous or celebrated person, especially in the entertainment industry
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a celestial body
Connections #127 explained
Why these words connect (October 17, 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: TAUNTS
These are all words used to express contempt or annoyance, often in a playful or joking manner, such as BOO, HISS, and RASPBERRY, which are all types of taunts
Green group: FAILURE
These are all words that describe something that did not succeed or was defective, such as BOMB, DUD, and LEMON, which are all types of failures
Blue group: RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT
These are all words that describe ending a relationship abruptly or ignoring someone, such as GHOST, DESERT, and JILT, which are all types of abrupt endings
Purple group: ROCK ___
These are all words that complete a phrase related to rocks or music, such as ROCK BOTTOM, ROCK CANDY, and ROCK STAR, which are all types of rock-related phrases
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.
“BOO”
Seems like it belongs to: FAILURE
Actually belongs to: TAUNTS
BOO is a type of taunt, not a failure, although it can be used to scare someone, which might lead to failure
“GHOST”
Seems like it belongs to: ROCK ___
Actually belongs to: RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT
GHOST can be a verb meaning to abruptly stop responding, not just a type of rock or a supernatural entity
“LEMON”
Seems like it belongs to: TAUNTS
Actually belongs to: FAILURE
LEMON is a type of defective or poor-quality item, not a type of taunt, although it can be used as an insult
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOO” didn't go with FAILURE
Seems like: FAILURE → Actually: TAUNTS
BOO is a type of taunt, not a failure, although it can be used to scare someone, which might lead to failure
Why “GHOST” didn't go with ROCK ___
Seems like: ROCK ___ → Actually: RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT
GHOST can be a verb meaning to abruptly stop responding, not just a type of rock or a supernatural entity
Why “LEMON” didn't go with TAUNTS
Seems like: TAUNTS → Actually: FAILURE
LEMON is a type of defective or poor-quality item, not a type of taunt, although it can be used as an insult