Yellow group — BALDERDASH
Why is “hogwash” in the Yellow group?
nonsense or rubbish, often used to describe something untrue
Connections Hints for November 16, 2023 #157
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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 — SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS
Why is “buffalo” in the Green group?
a large bovid mammal, also the name of a city in New York
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 16, 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.
- buffalo
- Definition: a large bovid mammal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the city in New York
- deer
- Definition: a type of wild mammal
- Why it's tricky: remains the same in both singular and plural forms
- fish
- Definition: a type of aquatic animal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of fishing
- moose
- Definition: a large deer species
- Why it's tricky: not commonly found in some regions
Connections #157 explained
Why these words connect (November 16, 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: BALDERDASH
These words all describe something as untrue or rubbish, often used to express disagreement or dismissal.
Green group: HELM
These words all describe the act of guiding or leading something, often used in the context of navigation or management.
Blue group: SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS
These words all describe animals that have the same name in both singular and plural forms, often used in biology or zoology.
Purple group: GREAT ___
These words all complete a famous phrase, often used in geography or history.
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.
“seal”
Seems like it belongs to: SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS
Actually belongs to: GREAT ___
seal can refer to the animal, but in this context, it's part of the phrase 'Great Seal'
“direct”
Seems like it belongs to: GREAT ___
Actually belongs to: HELM
direct can be an adjective, but in this context, it's a verb meaning to guide or lead
“lake”
Seems like it belongs to: SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS
Actually belongs to: GREAT ___
lake can be a body of water, but in this context, it's part of the phrase 'Great Lake'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “seal” didn't go with SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS
Seems like: SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS → Actually: GREAT ___
seal can refer to the animal, but in this context, it's part of the phrase 'Great Seal'
Why “direct” didn't go with GREAT ___
Seems like: GREAT ___ → Actually: HELM
direct can be an adjective, but in this context, it's a verb meaning to guide or lead
Why “lake” didn't go with SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS
Seems like: SINGLE/PLURAL ANIMALS → Actually: GREAT ___
lake can be a body of water, but in this context, it's part of the phrase 'Great Lake'