Green group — W.N.B.A. TEAMS
Why is “MERCURY” in the Green group?
a W.N.B.A. team named after the Roman god
Connections Hints for October 27, 2023 #137
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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 — W.N.B.A. TEAMS
Why is “SPARKS” in the Green group?
a W.N.B.A. team named after small particles of fire
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 27, 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.
- BRASS
- Definition: a type of metal alloy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of musical instrument
- MERCURY
- Definition: a chemical element and a W.N.B.A. team
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a planet and a Roman god
- LIBERTY
- Definition: a W.N.B.A. team
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the concept of freedom
- SPARKS
- Definition: a W.N.B.A. team
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to small particles of fire
Connections #137 explained
Why these words connect (October 27, 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: SHAMELESS BOLDNESS
These words are all synonyms for being bold or impudent, often in a way that is considered shameless or unapologetic.
Green group: METAL ELEMENTS
These words are all names of metal elements, often used in various industrial, commercial, or scientific applications.
Blue group: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
These words are all names of teams in the Women's National Basketball Association, a professional sports league.
Purple group: THINGS WITH TRUNKS
These words are all names of objects or living things that have a trunk or a similar structure, often used for storage or support.
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.
“GOLD”
Seems like it belongs to: SHAMELESS BOLDNESS
Actually belongs to: METAL ELEMENTS
GOLD is a metal element, not a synonym for boldness
“BRASS”
Seems like it belongs to: METAL ELEMENTS
Actually belongs to: SHAMELESS BOLDNESS
BRASS is a synonym for boldness, not just a metal alloy
“LIBERTY”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH TRUNKS
Actually belongs to: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
LIBERTY is a W.N.B.A. team, not an object with a trunk
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GOLD” didn't go with SHAMELESS BOLDNESS
Seems like: SHAMELESS BOLDNESS → Actually: METAL ELEMENTS
GOLD is a metal element, not a synonym for boldness
Why “BRASS” didn't go with METAL ELEMENTS
Seems like: METAL ELEMENTS → Actually: SHAMELESS BOLDNESS
BRASS is a synonym for boldness, not just a metal alloy
Why “LIBERTY” didn't go with THINGS WITH TRUNKS
Seems like: THINGS WITH TRUNKS → Actually: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
LIBERTY is a W.N.B.A. team, not an object with a trunk