Purple group — HORROR DIRECTORS
Why is “ASTER” in the Purple group?
Ari Aster is a film director known for his work in the horror genre, including the film Hereditary
Connections Hints for October 31, 2023 #141
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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 — ___ JACKET
Why is “DUST” in the Blue group?
A dust jacket is a type of jacket that covers a book, typically made of paper or cardboard
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 31, 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.
- ASTER
- Definition: A surname of a horror film director, Ari Aster
- Why it's tricky: It's also a type of flower, which could mislead solvers into the FLOWERS category
- CARPENTER
- Definition: A surname of a horror film director, John Carpenter
- Why it's tricky: It's also a common occupation, which could mislead solvers into the SEEN ON A FARM category
- DUST
- Definition: A type of jacket, a dust jacket
- Why it's tricky: It has multiple meanings, including a type of debris, which could mislead solvers
- VIOLET
- Definition: A type of flower
- Why it's tricky: It's also a color, which could mislead solvers into a different category
Connections #141 explained
Why these words connect (October 31, 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: FLOWERS
These are all common flowers that are often found in gardens or bouquets, including the daisy, rose, tulip, and violet
Green group: SEEN ON A FARM
These are all things that are commonly found on farms, including buildings, animals, people, and equipment, such as barns, chickens, farmers, and tractors
Blue group: HORROR DIRECTORS
These are all film directors who have worked in the horror genre, including Ari Aster, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and James Wan
Purple group: ___ JACKET
These are all types of jackets, including a dust jacket, a life jacket, a sports jacket, and a yellow jacket
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.
“CARPENTER”
Seems like it belongs to: SEEN ON A FARM
Actually belongs to: HORROR DIRECTORS
While a carpenter is a type of occupation that could be found on a farm, John Carpenter is a horror film director, making this word a red herring
“VIOLET”
Seems like it belongs to: ___ JACKET
Actually belongs to: FLOWERS
While violet is a color that could be associated with a jacket, it is also a type of flower, making this word a red herring
“BARN”
Seems like it belongs to: FLOWERS
Actually belongs to: SEEN ON A FARM
While a barn could have flowers nearby, it is more closely associated with farms, making this word a red herring
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CARPENTER” didn't go with SEEN ON A FARM
Seems like: SEEN ON A FARM → Actually: HORROR DIRECTORS
While a carpenter is a type of occupation that could be found on a farm, John Carpenter is a horror film director, making this word a red herring
Why “VIOLET” didn't go with ___ JACKET
Seems like: ___ JACKET → Actually: FLOWERS
While violet is a color that could be associated with a jacket, it is also a type of flower, making this word a red herring
Why “BARN” didn't go with FLOWERS
Seems like: FLOWERS → Actually: SEEN ON A FARM
While a barn could have flowers nearby, it is more closely associated with farms, making this word a red herring