Green group — GROUP WITHIN A GROUP
Why is “FACTION” in the Green group?
a small group within a larger organization, often with a distinct ideology
Connections Hints for November 7, 2023 #148
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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 — TATTLE
Why is “SNITCH” in the Blue group?
an informant or someone who betrays the trust of others
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 7, 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.
- BING
- Definition: a search engine developed by Microsoft
- Why it's tricky: also a sound, similar to 'DING' or 'CHIME'
- EDGE
- Definition: a web browser developed by Microsoft
- Why it's tricky: also a term for the boundary of something
- CAMP
- Definition: a subgroup within a larger group
- Why it's tricky: also a place for outdoor recreation
- WING
- Definition: a subgroup or faction within a larger organization
- Why it's tricky: also a part of an airplane or a type of food
Connections #148 explained
Why these words connect (November 7, 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: DIGITAL NOTIFICATION SOUNDS
These are all sounds that notify you of an event or message on your device, such as a text or email.
Green group: TATTLE
These are all words that mean to inform on or betray the trust of someone, often in a secretive or dishonest manner.
Blue group: GROUP WITHIN A GROUP
These are all words that describe a smaller group or subgroup within a larger organization or community.
Purple group: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
These are all products or services developed and released by Microsoft, a leading technology company.
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.
“BING”
Seems like it belongs to: DIGITAL NOTIFICATION SOUNDS
Actually belongs to: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Bing is a Microsoft product, but it sounds similar to 'DING' or 'CHIME', which are digital notification sounds
“EDGE”
Seems like it belongs to: GROUP WITHIN A GROUP
Actually belongs to: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Edge is a Microsoft product, but it could also refer to the boundary of a group
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BING” didn't go with DIGITAL NOTIFICATION SOUNDS
Seems like: DIGITAL NOTIFICATION SOUNDS → Actually: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Bing is a Microsoft product, but it sounds similar to 'DING' or 'CHIME', which are digital notification sounds
Why “EDGE” didn't go with GROUP WITHIN A GROUP
Seems like: GROUP WITHIN A GROUP → Actually: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Edge is a Microsoft product, but it could also refer to the boundary of a group