Purple group — ___ PAD
Why is “LILY PAD” in the Purple group?
a type of plant growth on water, also a product name
Connections Hints for November 24, 2023 #165
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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 — ___ PAD
Why is “MAXI PAD” in the Purple group?
a type of feminine hygiene product
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 24, 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.
- PAD
- Definition: a type of product or device
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a cushion or a writing pad
- CHOPPED
- Definition: a reality TV show
- Why it's tricky: also a verb meaning to cut into pieces
- CATFISH
- Definition: a reality TV show
- Why it's tricky: also a type of fish or a verb meaning to deceive
- SLAM
- Definition: to criticize strongly
- Why it's tricky: also a type of poetry or a verb meaning to shut forcefully
Connections #165 explained
Why these words connect (November 24, 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: CRITICIZE
These are all words that mean to criticize or express disapproval, often in a strong or harsh manner, such as panning a movie or roasting a comedian.
Green group: REALITY SHOWS
These are all titles of reality TV shows, such as Survivor and Chopped, which feature competition and challenges.
Blue group: CAR BRANDS
These are all well-known car brands, such as Fiat and Jaguar, which produce a range of vehicles.
Purple group: ___ PAD
These are all words that can be combined with 'pad' to form a product name, such as a mouse pad or a maxi pad.
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.
“RAM”
Seems like it belongs to: CRITICIZE
Actually belongs to: CAR BRANDS
RAM can mean to criticize strongly, but in this context, it's a car brand
“CATFISH”
Seems like it belongs to: CAR BRANDS
Actually belongs to: REALITY SHOWS
CATFISH is a reality TV show, not a car brand
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RAM” didn't go with CRITICIZE
Seems like: CRITICIZE → Actually: CAR BRANDS
RAM can mean to criticize strongly, but in this context, it's a car brand
Why “CATFISH” didn't go with CAR BRANDS
Seems like: CAR BRANDS → Actually: REALITY SHOWS
CATFISH is a reality TV show, not a car brand