Green group — EXCELLENT, IN OLD SLANG
Why is “NEATO” in the Green group?
an old slang term for something excellent or cool
Connections Hints for October 26, 2023 #136
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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 — FINE BUBBLES
Why is “LATHER” in the Blue group?
a rich, creamy foam, often associated with soap or shampoo
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 26, 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.
- NEATO
- Definition: an old slang term for excellent
- Why it's tricky: its modern usage is mostly ironic or humorous
- KEEN
- Definition: an old slang term for excellent
- Why it's tricky: its modern usage is mostly related to sharpness or enthusiasm
- HEAD
- Definition: the foamy top of a beer
- Why it's tricky: it has multiple unrelated meanings
- MOUNT
- Definition: to increase or grow
- Why it's tricky: it can also mean a geographical elevation
Connections #136 explained
Why these words connect (October 26, 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: INCREASE
These words all describe the act of increasing or growing in size or amount, such as building something or swelling with pride.
Green group: EXCELLENT, IN OLD SLANG
These words were all used in the past to describe something as excellent or of high quality, such as saying something is 'neato' or 'nifty'.
Blue group: FINE BUBBLES
These words all describe types of fine bubbles, such as the foam on a beer or the lather from soap, which are all characterized by their light and airy texture.
Purple group: SPHERICAL THINGS
These words all describe spherical objects, such as a globe, a marble, or a pearl, which are all characterized by their rounded shape.
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.
“BUBBLE”
Seems like it belongs to: FINE BUBBLES
Actually belongs to: SPHERICAL THINGS
while bubbles can be fine, this word refers to a spherical thing, not just a type of foam
“HEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: SPHERICAL THINGS
Actually belongs to: FINE BUBBLES
the head of a beer is the foamy top, not a spherical object
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUBBLE” didn't go with FINE BUBBLES
Seems like: FINE BUBBLES → Actually: SPHERICAL THINGS
while bubbles can be fine, this word refers to a spherical thing, not just a type of foam
Why “HEAD” didn't go with SPHERICAL THINGS
Seems like: SPHERICAL THINGS → Actually: FINE BUBBLES
the head of a beer is the foamy top, not a spherical object