Purple group — HARD ___
Why is “SELTZER” in the Purple group?
a type of water or a brand name
Connections Hints for October 23, 2023 #133
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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 — IMPEL
Why is “SPUR” in the Green group?
to urge or drive someone to action
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 23, 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.
- SPUR
- Definition: to urge or drive someone to action
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sharp-pointed device
- VIBE
- Definition: a good or bad atmosphere
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a vibration or a feeling
- FOCUS
- Definition: a mode on a cell phone
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to concentration or a camera setting
- RING
- Definition: a mode on a cell phone
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular band or a sound
Connections #133 explained
Why these words connect (October 23, 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: CELL PHONE MODES
These are all modes that can be set on a cell phone to control how it behaves, such as focusing on a task or silencing notifications.
Green group: IMPEL
These are all words that can be used to drive or motivate someone to action, such as inspiring them or spurring them on.
Blue group: ROMANTIC BEGINNINGS
These are all words that can be used to describe the start of a romantic relationship, such as the spark of attraction or the connection between two people.
Purple group: HARD ___
These are all phrases that start with the word 'hard', such as hard candy or hard knocks.
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.
“SPARK”
Seems like it belongs to: IMPEL
Actually belongs to: ROMANTIC BEGINNINGS
while spark can inspire, it's more related to romantic beginnings
“VIBE”
Seems like it belongs to: CELL PHONE MODES
Actually belongs to: ROMANTIC BEGINNINGS
vibe can refer to a feeling or atmosphere, not just a cell phone mode
“FOCUS”
Seems like it belongs to: IMPEL
Actually belongs to: CELL PHONE MODES
while focus can drive someone to action, it's more related to cell phone modes
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPARK” didn't go with IMPEL
Seems like: IMPEL → Actually: ROMANTIC BEGINNINGS
while spark can inspire, it's more related to romantic beginnings
Why “VIBE” didn't go with CELL PHONE MODES
Seems like: CELL PHONE MODES → Actually: ROMANTIC BEGINNINGS
vibe can refer to a feeling or atmosphere, not just a cell phone mode
Why “FOCUS” didn't go with IMPEL
Seems like: IMPEL → Actually: CELL PHONE MODES
while focus can drive someone to action, it's more related to cell phone modes