Green group — TYPES OF FRENCH FRIES
Why is “SHOESTRING” in the Green group?
a very thin type of French fry, often served in a large quantity
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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
▼Green group — TYPES OF FRENCH FRIES
Why is “WAFFLE” in the Green group?
a type of French fry with a waffle-like pattern, often served as a side dish
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 8, 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.
- WAVER
- Definition: to show lack of decision or commitment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of ocean wave
- YO-YO
- Definition: to fluctuate or go back and forth
- Why it's tricky: also a toy
- HEDGE
- Definition: to avoid making a direct statement
- Why it's tricky: also a type of fence or investment strategy
- SEE-SAW
- Definition: to go back and forth between two states
- Why it's tricky: also a type of playground equipment
Connections #149 explained
Why these words connect (November 8, 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: BROUGHT TO THE BEACH
These are all items that people commonly bring to the beach to enjoy their time in the sun. From flip-flops to sunscreen, these items are all designed to make your beach experience more comfortable and enjoyable.
Green group: TYPES OF FRENCH FRIES
These are all different types of French fries, each with its own unique characteristics and cooking methods. From curly to waffle, these fries are all delicious in their own way.
Blue group: EQUIVOCATE
These words all relate to the act of equivocating or speaking in a way that is unclear or ambiguous. From hedging to wavering, these words all describe a lack of commitment or clarity in one's words or actions.
Purple group: SECOND WORDS OF VODKA COCKTAILS
These are all words that follow 'vodka' in the names of popular cocktails. From the vodka breeze to the vodka Russian, these words all describe a type of drink that features vodka as the main ingredient.
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.
“UMBRELLA”
Seems like it belongs to: EQUIVOCATE
Actually belongs to: BROUGHT TO THE BEACH
while an umbrella can be used to hedge against the rain, it is more commonly associated with being brought to the beach for sun protection
“YO-YO”
Seems like it belongs to: SECOND WORDS OF VODKA COCKTAILS
Actually belongs to: EQUIVOCATE
while there is a vodka cocktail called a Yo-Yo, the word is more commonly associated with the act of fluctuating or going back and forth
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “UMBRELLA” didn't go with EQUIVOCATE
Seems like: EQUIVOCATE → Actually: BROUGHT TO THE BEACH
while an umbrella can be used to hedge against the rain, it is more commonly associated with being brought to the beach for sun protection
Why “YO-YO” didn't go with SECOND WORDS OF VODKA COCKTAILS
Seems like: SECOND WORDS OF VODKA COCKTAILS → Actually: EQUIVOCATE
while there is a vodka cocktail called a Yo-Yo, the word is more commonly associated with the act of fluctuating or going back and forth