Green group — COMMON PREFIXES
Why is “SEMI” in the Green group?
a prefix meaning half, often used in words like semi-final or semi-truck
Connections Hints for November 12, 2023 #153
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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 — COMMON PREFIXES
Why is “SUB” in the Green group?
a prefix meaning under or below, often used in words like submarine or subzero
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 12, 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.
- COACH
- Definition: a person training athletes
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a bus or a private tutor
- SCOUT
- Definition: a person searching for new talent
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a boy scout or a military scout
- SUB
- Definition: a prefix meaning under or below
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a submarine or a substitute
- SEMI
- Definition: a prefix meaning half
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a semi-truck or a semi-final
Connections #153 explained
Why these words connect (November 12, 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: PRESIDENTS
These are all surnames of presidents of the United States, including Gerald Ford, Ulysses Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Woodrow Wilson
Green group: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
These are all roles or positions within sports teams, including a coach, general manager, player, and scout
Blue group: CAR COMPANIES
These are all major car companies, including BMW, Honda, Jaguar, and Subaru
Purple group: COMMON PREFIXES
These are all common prefixes used in the English language, including auto, post, semi, and sub
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.
“COACH”
Seems like it belongs to: CAR COMPANIES
Actually belongs to: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
while there is a car brand called Coach, the word coach in this puzzle refers to a sports professional
“SUB”
Seems like it belongs to: CAR COMPANIES
Actually belongs to: COMMON PREFIXES
while Subaru is a car company, the word sub in this puzzle refers to a prefix meaning under or below
“SCOUT”
Seems like it belongs to: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
Actually belongs to: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
while a scout can be a sports professional, the word scout in this puzzle indeed refers to a person searching for new talent
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COACH” didn't go with CAR COMPANIES
Seems like: CAR COMPANIES → Actually: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
while there is a car brand called Coach, the word coach in this puzzle refers to a sports professional
Why “SUB” didn't go with CAR COMPANIES
Seems like: CAR COMPANIES → Actually: COMMON PREFIXES
while Subaru is a car company, the word sub in this puzzle refers to a prefix meaning under or below
Why “SCOUT” didn't go with SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
Seems like: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS → Actually: SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
while a scout can be a sports professional, the word scout in this puzzle indeed refers to a person searching for new talent