Green group — BRITISH CUISINE
Why is “TRIFLE” in the Green group?
a traditional British dessert made with layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard
Connections Hints for October 22, 2023 #132
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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 — BRITISH CUISINE
Why is “SCONE” in the Green group?
a small, usually round, bread often served with tea or coffee
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 22, 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.
- BOP
- Definition: a catchy song or a style of music
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical blow or a style of dance
- JAM
- Definition: a type of song or music
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fruit preserve or a traffic congestion
- MASH
- Definition: a type of British dish
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a violent collision or a mixture of things
- SCRAPE
- Definition: a difficult or precarious situation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical scratch or a removal of something
Connections #132 explained
Why these words connect (October 22, 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: RELAX
These words are all related to taking it easy and reducing stress, often in a leisurely or idle manner
Green group: CATCHY SONG
These words are all related to music that is catchy and memorable, often with a strong beat or melody
Blue group: BRITISH CUISINE
These words are all related to traditional British food, often served in a pub or at a family gathering
Purple group: STICKY SITUATION
These words are all related to situations that are difficult to get out of, often requiring careful navigation or problem-solving
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.
“JAM”
Seems like it belongs to: STICKY SITUATION
Actually belongs to: CATCHY SONG
while 'jam' can refer to a difficult situation, in this context it refers to a type of music
“MASH”
Seems like it belongs to: STICKY SITUATION
Actually belongs to: BRITISH CUISINE
while 'mash' can refer to a violent collision, in this context it refers to a type of British dish
“BIND”
Seems like it belongs to: RELAX
Actually belongs to: STICKY SITUATION
while 'bind' can refer to a state of being tied up, in this context it refers to a difficult or precarious situation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JAM” didn't go with STICKY SITUATION
Seems like: STICKY SITUATION → Actually: CATCHY SONG
while 'jam' can refer to a difficult situation, in this context it refers to a type of music
Why “MASH” didn't go with STICKY SITUATION
Seems like: STICKY SITUATION → Actually: BRITISH CUISINE
while 'mash' can refer to a violent collision, in this context it refers to a type of British dish
Why “BIND” didn't go with RELAX
Seems like: RELAX → Actually: STICKY SITUATION
while 'bind' can refer to a state of being tied up, in this context it refers to a difficult or precarious situation