Green group — REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS
Why is “TUT” in the Green group?
an expression used to express disapproval or annoyance
Connections Hints for November 3, 2023 #144
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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 — ROYAL ___
Why is “JELLY” in the Purple group?
a type of sweet spread made from fruit juice and sugar
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 3, 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.
- STILL
- Definition: remaining in place or unchanged
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'calm' or 'quiet'
- SEE
- Definition: to perceive with the eyes
- Why it's tricky: can also be an abbreviation for 'Sea, Eye, or 'to understand'
- THERE
- Definition: in or at that place
- Why it's tricky: can also be an interjection or an adverb
- YOU
- Definition: used to refer to the person or people being addressed
- Why it's tricky: can also be an object of a verb or preposition
Connections #144 explained
Why these words connect (November 3, 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: NEVERTHELESS
These words are all used to indicate a contrast or a surprise, often to introduce a surprising fact or opinion. They are all conjunctions or adverbs that help to connect ideas or clauses in a sentence.
Green group: REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS
These words are all repeated in common phrases or expressions, such as 'knock knock' or 'hear hear'. They are all used to add emphasis or create a rhythmic effect in language.
Blue group: WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS
These words are all commonly abbreviated using letters, such as 'R U' for 'are you' or 'C U' for 'see you'. They are all used in informal writing or texting.
Purple group: ROYAL ___
These words are all used to create phrases that start with 'royal', such as 'royal family' or 'royal flush'. They are all used to describe something that is related to a king or queen.
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.
“FAMILY”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS
Actually belongs to: ROYAL ___
FAMILY seems like it could be abbreviated with letters, but it actually belongs to the ROYAL ___ group
“SEE”
Seems like it belongs to: REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS
Actually belongs to: WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS
SEE seems like it could be a repeated word in an expression, but it actually belongs to the WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS group
“THERE”
Seems like it belongs to: NEVERTHELESS
Actually belongs to: REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS
THERE seems like it could be a word used to indicate a contrast, but it actually belongs to the REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS group
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FAMILY” didn't go with WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS
Seems like: WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS → Actually: ROYAL ___
FAMILY seems like it could be abbreviated with letters, but it actually belongs to the ROYAL ___ group
Why “SEE” didn't go with REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS
Seems like: REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS → Actually: WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS
SEE seems like it could be a repeated word in an expression, but it actually belongs to the WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH LETTERS group
Why “THERE” didn't go with NEVERTHELESS
Seems like: NEVERTHELESS → Actually: REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS
THERE seems like it could be a word used to indicate a contrast, but it actually belongs to the REPEATED WORDS IN EXPRESSIONS group