Green group — NONSENSE
Why is “TRIPE” in the Green group?
nonsensical or worthless talk
Connections Hints for October 21, 2023 #131
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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
▼Green group — NONSENSE
Why is “CROCK” in the Green group?
nonsense or foolish talk
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 21, 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.
- CUP
- Definition: a component of a bra
- Why it's tricky: also a common household item
- HOOK
- Definition: a part of a bra
- Why it's tricky: also a fishing term
- PLATE
- Definition: a type of tableware
- Why it's tricky: also a term in sports and geology
- WIRE
- Definition: a component of a bra
- Why it's tricky: also a term in electronics and construction
Connections #131 explained
Why these words connect (October 21, 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: TABLEWARE
These are all types of dishes and utensils used for serving and eating food.
Green group: NONSENSE
These are all terms used to describe foolish or worthless talk.
Blue group: BRA PARTS
These are all parts that make up a bra, including the cup, hook, strap, and wire.
Purple group: ACRONYMS
These are all words that are formed from the initials of a phrase, such as LASER and RADAR.
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.
“CUP”
Seems like it belongs to: TABLEWARE
Actually belongs to: BRA PARTS
Cup is a common term in tableware, but in this context, it refers to a bra component.
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: FISHING
Actually belongs to: BRA PARTS
Hook is a common term in fishing, but in this context, it refers to a bra part.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CUP” didn't go with TABLEWARE
Seems like: TABLEWARE → Actually: BRA PARTS
Cup is a common term in tableware, but in this context, it refers to a bra component.
Why “HOOK” didn't go with FISHING
Seems like: FISHING → Actually: BRA PARTS
Hook is a common term in fishing, but in this context, it refers to a bra part.