Blue group — PODCASTS
Why is “RADIOLAB” in the Blue group?
a podcast exploring a wide range of topics
Connections Hints for November 9, 2023 #150
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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 — PODCASTS
Why is “UP FIRST” in the Blue group?
a daily news podcast from NPR
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 9, 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.
- DIVINE
- Definition: relating to or resembling God
- Why it's tricky: can also mean extremely good or excellent
- BLACK
- Definition: a type of comedy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the color or a person's surname
- PROP
- Definition: a prop comedy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a theatrical prop or a supporting object
- SKETCH
- Definition: a type of comedy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a drawing or a brief outline
Connections #150 explained
Why these words connect (November 9, 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: DOCTORS’ ORDERS
These are all common recommendations given by doctors to their patients, including advice on lifestyle and habits.
Green group: EMAIL ACTIONS
These are all actions you can take when managing your emails, including composing, sending, and responding to messages.
Blue group: PODCASTS
These are all well-known podcasts that cover a wide range of topics, including news, storytelling, and interviews.
Purple group: ___ COMEDY
These are all types of comedy, including styles and formats, that are used in various forms of entertainment.
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.
“COMPOSE”
Seems like it belongs to: DOCTORS’ ORDERS
Actually belongs to: EMAIL ACTIONS
COMPOSE can be a doctor's order, but in this context, it refers to writing an email
“SEND”
Seems like it belongs to: DOCTORS’ ORDERS
Actually belongs to: EMAIL ACTIONS
SEND can be a doctor's order, but in this context, it refers to sending an email
“DIET”
Seems like it belongs to: EMAIL ACTIONS
Actually belongs to: DOCTORS’ ORDERS
DIET can be a type of email content, but in this context, it refers to a doctor's order for a patient's eating habits
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COMPOSE” didn't go with DOCTORS’ ORDERS
Seems like: DOCTORS’ ORDERS → Actually: EMAIL ACTIONS
COMPOSE can be a doctor's order, but in this context, it refers to writing an email
Why “SEND” didn't go with DOCTORS’ ORDERS
Seems like: DOCTORS’ ORDERS → Actually: EMAIL ACTIONS
SEND can be a doctor's order, but in this context, it refers to sending an email
Why “DIET” didn't go with EMAIL ACTIONS
Seems like: EMAIL ACTIONS → Actually: DOCTORS’ ORDERS
DIET can be a type of email content, but in this context, it refers to a doctor's order for a patient's eating habits