Purple group — ___ MOON
Why is “HARVEST” in the Purple group?
a full moon that occurs near the autumnal equinox, often associated with the harvest season
Connections Hints for October 28, 2023 #138
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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
▼Purple group — ___ MOON
Why is “SAILOR” in the Purple group?
a type of moon phase, also the title of a classic song
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 28, 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.
- DRESS
- Definition: a style of clothing or attire
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of putting on clothes
- LOOK
- Definition: a style or appearance
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to gaze or glance
- SECOND
- Definition: a unit of time or a supporting vote
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be misleading
- STYLE
- Definition: a manner or way of doing something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fashion or aesthetic
Connections #138 explained
Why these words connect (October 28, 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: SENSES
These are all ways humans perceive and experience the world, including sight, smell, taste, and touch
Green group: APPEARANCE
These are all words related to how something appears or is presented, including dress, look, manner, and style
Blue group: "I AGREE!"
These are all phrases used to express agreement or confirmation, including ditto, likewise, same, and second
Purple group: ___ MOON
These are all types of moons, including blue moon, harvest moon, new moon, and sailor moon
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.
“STYLE”
Seems like it belongs to: SENSES
Actually belongs to: APPEARANCE
STYLE seems like it could fit with SENSES, but it actually belongs to APPEARANCE, referring to a manner or way of doing something
“LOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: SENSES
Actually belongs to: APPEARANCE
LOOK seems like it could fit with SENSES, but it actually belongs to APPEARANCE, referring to a style or appearance
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STYLE” didn't go with SENSES
Seems like: SENSES → Actually: APPEARANCE
STYLE seems like it could fit with SENSES, but it actually belongs to APPEARANCE, referring to a manner or way of doing something
Why “LOOK” didn't go with SENSES
Seems like: SENSES → Actually: APPEARANCE
LOOK seems like it could fit with SENSES, but it actually belongs to APPEARANCE, referring to a style or appearance