Yellow group — TYPES OF TEETH
Why is “TUSK” in the Yellow group?
a long, pointed tooth, especially one that protrudes from the mouth
Connections Hints for November 21, 2023 #162
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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
▼Purple group — THINGS THAT SUCK
Why is “LEECH” in the Purple group?
a type of worm that sucks the blood of animals
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 21, 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.
- FANG
- Definition: a long, pointed tooth, especially a canine tooth
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sharp rock or a metal spike
- HOT
- Definition: fashionably attractive or trendy
- Why it's tricky: can also mean having a high temperature
- IN
- Definition: fashionable or popular at a particular time
- Why it's tricky: can also be a preposition or a verb
- VACUUM
- Definition: a device that sucks up dirt and dust
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a space completely empty of matter
Connections #162 explained
Why these words connect (November 21, 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: TYPES OF TEETH
These are all types of teeth found in humans and animals, including canines, molars, and tusks.
Green group: FASHIONABLE
These are all words used to describe something or someone that is fashionable or trendy, including chic, hip, and in.
Blue group: DANCE MOVES
These are all popular dance moves, including the floss, robot, and vogue.
Purple group: THINGS THAT SUCK
These are all things that suck, including leeches, straws, and vacuums.
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.
“HOT”
Seems like it belongs to: DANCE MOVES
Actually belongs to: FASHIONABLE
While 'hot' can describe a popular dance move, in this context it refers to being fashionable or trendy.
“FANG”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS THAT SUCK
Actually belongs to: TYPES OF TEETH
Although vampires have fangs and suck blood, 'fang' is primarily a type of tooth.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOT” didn't go with DANCE MOVES
Seems like: DANCE MOVES → Actually: FASHIONABLE
While 'hot' can describe a popular dance move, in this context it refers to being fashionable or trendy.
Why “FANG” didn't go with THINGS THAT SUCK
Seems like: THINGS THAT SUCK → Actually: TYPES OF TEETH
Although vampires have fangs and suck blood, 'fang' is primarily a type of tooth.