Purple group — LOW AREAS OF LAND
Why is “DELL” in the Purple group?
a small, secluded valley or hollow
Connections Hints for November 2, 2023 #143
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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 — LOW AREAS OF LAND
Why is “GLEN” in the Purple group?
a small, narrow valley or mountain pass
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 2, 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.
- CORE
- Definition: central or innermost part of something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including the center of a planet or a computer's central processing unit
- LIGHT
- Definition: to make something burn or ignite
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a source of illumination or a lack of weight
- INTEL
- Definition: information or news, especially about a person or situation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of computer processor
- NEWS
- Definition: new or recent information about something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a newspaper or a news program
Connections #143 explained
Why these words connect (November 2, 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: IGNITE
These words are all related to the act of igniting or burning something, including starting a fire or lighting a flame.
Green group: INFORMATION
These words are all related to the concept of information or knowledge, including data, news, and intelligence.
Blue group: LOW AREAS OF LAND
These words are all related to low-lying areas of land, including valleys, glens, and hollows.
Purple group: THINGS WITH CORES
These words are all related to things that have a central or innermost part, including fruits, computers, planets, and reactors.
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.
“COMPUTER”
Seems like it belongs to: INFORMATION
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH CORES
while computers process information, they also have a central processing unit or core, making them a better fit for this category
“LIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: INFORMATION
Actually belongs to: IGNITE
while light can refer to knowledge or understanding, in this context it refers to the act of igniting or burning something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COMPUTER” didn't go with INFORMATION
Seems like: INFORMATION → Actually: THINGS WITH CORES
while computers process information, they also have a central processing unit or core, making them a better fit for this category
Why “LIGHT” didn't go with INFORMATION
Seems like: INFORMATION → Actually: IGNITE
while light can refer to knowledge or understanding, in this context it refers to the act of igniting or burning something