Purple group — WORDS WITH NUMERICAL PREFIXES
Why is “QUADRANT” in the Purple group?
a quarter of a circle or a region of the body
Connections Hints for November 5, 2023 #146
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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 — WORDS WITH NUMERICAL PREFIXES
Why is “TRILOGY” in the Purple group?
a series of three related works
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 5, 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.
- LEVEL
- Definition: a flat or even surface
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stage or ranking
- PIN
- Definition: a small, thin, pointed object
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fastener or a location on a map
- SPIN
- Definition: a rotation or turn
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a magazine or a deceptive statement
- STABLE
- Definition: firmly fixed or unchanging
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a building for horses
Connections #146 explained
Why these words connect (November 5, 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: UNCHANGING
These words all describe a state of stability or consistency, often used to convey a sense of reliability or permanence, as seen in the concepts of EVEN, LEVEL, STABLE, and STEADY.
Green group: LONG, SHARP OBJECTS
These words all describe long, sharp objects, often used for piercing or stabbing, as seen in the concepts of LANCE, PIN, SKEWER, and SPIT, which are all used in various contexts such as cooking, hunting, or warfare.
Blue group: MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
These words all describe well-known music publications, often featuring reviews, interviews, and news about the music industry, as seen in the concepts of BILLBOARD, PITCHFORK, ROLLING STONE, and SPIN, which are all prominent voices in the music world.
Purple group: WORDS WITH NUMERICAL PREFIXES
These words all have numerical prefixes, often used to describe quantities or sequences, as seen in the concepts of UNIFORM, BICYCLE, TRILOGY, and QUADRANT, which all feature prefixes that indicate specific numbers or amounts.
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.
“PIN”
Seems like it belongs to: MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
Actually belongs to: LONG, SHARP OBJECTS
PIN can be a music term, but in this context, it refers to a sharp object
“SPIN”
Seems like it belongs to: LONG, SHARP OBJECTS
Actually belongs to: MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
SPIN can refer to a rotation, but in this context, it's a music magazine
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIN” didn't go with MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
Seems like: MUSIC PUBLICATIONS → Actually: LONG, SHARP OBJECTS
PIN can be a music term, but in this context, it refers to a sharp object
Why “SPIN” didn't go with LONG, SHARP OBJECTS
Seems like: LONG, SHARP OBJECTS → Actually: MUSIC PUBLICATIONS
SPIN can refer to a rotation, but in this context, it's a music magazine