Green group — CHUTNEY VARIETIES
Why is “TAMARIND” in the Green group?
a sour and sweet fruit used in chutneys and sauces
Connections Hints for November 20, 2023 #161
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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 — PRIMATES
Why is “BONOBO” in the Blue group?
a species of great ape native to the Congo
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 20, 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.
- MIRROR
- Definition: to reflect or imitate
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a reflective surface
- PASTOR
- Definition: a spiritual leader
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a shepherd or a rural area
- MINT
- Definition: a type of herb or a chutney flavor
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a place where coins are made
- GORILLA
- Definition: a large primate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a strong or intimidating person
Connections #161 explained
Why these words connect (November 20, 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: RELIGIOUS FIGURES
These are all roles or titles of individuals who have dedicated their lives to a higher power, including a cardinal in the Catholic Church and a lama in Tibetan Buddhism.
Green group: PRIMATES
These are all types of primates, including great apes like gorillas and smaller species like gibbons.
Blue group: CHUTNEY VARIETIES
These are all types of chutneys, including sweet and spicy varieties made with mango, mint, and tamarind.
Purple group: IMITATE
These are all words related to imitating or mimicking, including an ape, a mime, and a parrot.
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.
“MONK”
Seems like it belongs to: PRIMATES
Actually belongs to: RELIGIOUS FIGURES
a monk is a religious figure, not a type of primate, although monkeys are primates
“MANGO”
Seems like it belongs to: PRIMATES
Actually belongs to: CHUTNEY VARIETIES
mango is a fruit used in chutneys, not a type of primate
“PARROT”
Seems like it belongs to: PRIMATES
Actually belongs to: IMITATE
parrots are known for imitating human speech, not a type of primate
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MONK” didn't go with PRIMATES
Seems like: PRIMATES → Actually: RELIGIOUS FIGURES
a monk is a religious figure, not a type of primate, although monkeys are primates
Why “MANGO” didn't go with PRIMATES
Seems like: PRIMATES → Actually: CHUTNEY VARIETIES
mango is a fruit used in chutneys, not a type of primate
Why “PARROT” didn't go with PRIMATES
Seems like: PRIMATES → Actually: IMITATE
parrots are known for imitating human speech, not a type of primate