Yellow group — BIRD FEATURES
Why is “TALON” in the Yellow group?
a sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey
Connections Hints for October 30, 2023 #140
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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 — MAHJONG TILES
Why is “DRAGON” in the Blue group?
a mythical creature represented on Mahjong tiles
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 30, 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.
- SEASON
- Definition: a set of Mahjong tiles
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a time of year or a set of episodes in a TV show
- WIND
- Definition: a type of Mahjong tile
- Why it's tricky: can refer to air movement or a type of Mahjong tile
- FLASH
- Definition: a brief moment of time
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a brief moment or a type of photography
- SECOND
- Definition: a unit of time
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a unit of time or a secondary item
Connections #140 explained
Why these words connect (October 30, 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: BIRD FEATURES
These are all physical characteristics of birds, including the beak, feathers, talons, and wings.
Green group: BLINK OF AN EYE
These are all phrases that refer to very short periods of time, including the time it takes to blink an eye.
Blue group: MAHJONG TILES
These are all types of tiles used in the game of Mahjong, including bamboo, dragon, season, and wind tiles.
Purple group: ___ BUTTON
These are all types of buttons, including belly buttons, hot buttons, panic buttons, and snooze buttons.
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.
“FLASH”
Seems like it belongs to: BIRD FEATURES
Actually belongs to: BLINK OF AN EYE
Flash can refer to a brief moment, but also to a flash of light, which might be associated with bird features like bioluminescent birds.
“WIND”
Seems like it belongs to: BIRD FEATURES
Actually belongs to: MAHJONG TILES
Wind can refer to air movement, which might be associated with bird flight, but in this context, it refers to a type of Mahjong tile.
“SECOND”
Seems like it belongs to: MAHJONG TILES
Actually belongs to: BLINK OF AN EYE
Second can refer to a unit of time, which might be associated with the timing of Mahjong games, but in this context, it refers to a brief moment of time.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FLASH” didn't go with BIRD FEATURES
Seems like: BIRD FEATURES → Actually: BLINK OF AN EYE
Flash can refer to a brief moment, but also to a flash of light, which might be associated with bird features like bioluminescent birds.
Why “WIND” didn't go with BIRD FEATURES
Seems like: BIRD FEATURES → Actually: MAHJONG TILES
Wind can refer to air movement, which might be associated with bird flight, but in this context, it refers to a type of Mahjong tile.
Why “SECOND” didn't go with MAHJONG TILES
Seems like: MAHJONG TILES → Actually: BLINK OF AN EYE
Second can refer to a unit of time, which might be associated with the timing of Mahjong games, but in this context, it refers to a brief moment of time.