Blue group — WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
Why is “WRENCH” in the Blue group?
a tool used for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts, also a weapon in the game Clue
Connections Hints for November 4, 2023 #145
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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 — WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
Why is “CANDLESTICK” in the Blue group?
a holder for a candle, also a weapon in the game Clue
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 4, 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.
- TRAIN
- Definition: to teach or learn the skills you need to do a particular job or activity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a self-propelled vehicle on rails
- PIPE
- Definition: a tube for conveying water, gas, etc.
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for smoking
- STRAW
- Definition: a thin tube for drinking
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of plant
- SPORTS
- Definition: physical activities, such as football or tennis
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to electronic sports
Connections #145 explained
Why these words connect (November 4, 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: WAYS TO PREPARE
These are all methods for preparing or rehearsing for a task or activity, such as studying for a test or practicing a sport.
Green group: HOLLOW CYLINDERS
These are all objects that are shaped like tubes, used for conveying or holding things.
Blue group: WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
These are all weapons that can be used to commit a crime in the popular board game Clue.
Purple group: “E-” THINGS
These are all things that start with the prefix 'e', such as electronic devices or activities.
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.
“PIPE”
Seems like it belongs to: HOLLOW CYLINDERS
Actually belongs to: WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
while a pipe can be a hollow cylinder, in the context of Clue, it is a weapon
“TRAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: HOLLOW CYLINDERS
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO PREPARE
while a train can have hollow cylinders, in this context, train means to teach or learn
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIPE” didn't go with HOLLOW CYLINDERS
Seems like: HOLLOW CYLINDERS → Actually: WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
while a pipe can be a hollow cylinder, in the context of Clue, it is a weapon
Why “TRAIN” didn't go with HOLLOW CYLINDERS
Seems like: HOLLOW CYLINDERS → Actually: WAYS TO PREPARE
while a train can have hollow cylinders, in this context, train means to teach or learn