Blue group — BODIES OF WATER
Why is “STRAIT” in the Blue group?
a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies
Connections Hints for November 25, 2023 #166
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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 — BODIES OF WATER
Why is “CANAL” in the Blue group?
a man-made waterway for transportation or irrigation
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 25, 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.
- REMOTE
- Definition: located far away
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for controlling a machine
- CHANNEL
- Definition: a body of water
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a television or communication medium
- SOUND
- Definition: a body of water
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a noise or a musical concept
- NUMBER
- Definition: a quantity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a numerical value or a song
Connections #166 explained
Why these words connect (November 25, 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: SECLUDED
These words all describe things that are private, hidden, or remote, often implying a sense of inaccessibility or exclusivity. They can refer to physical locations, personal information, or abstract concepts.
Green group: AGGREGATE SIZE
These words all describe quantities or amounts of something, often used to measure or compare the size or extent of things. They can refer to physical objects, abstract concepts, or numerical values.
Blue group: BODIES OF WATER
These words all describe bodies of water, often referring to natural or man-made geographical features that are filled with water. They can be used to describe oceans, lakes, rivers, or other types of waterways.
Purple group: READS THE SAME ROTATED 180°
These words and numbers all have the property of being symmetrical when rotated 180 degrees, meaning they appear the same when viewed from the opposite direction. This can refer to visual symmetry or rotational symmetry.
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.
“PRIVATE”
Seems like it belongs to: BODIES OF WATER
Actually belongs to: SECLUDED
while some bodies of water may be private, the word 'private' is more closely related to the concept of seclusion
“CHANNEL”
Seems like it belongs to: READS THE SAME ROTATED 180°
Actually belongs to: BODIES OF WATER
the word 'channel' has multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a body of water
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PRIVATE” didn't go with BODIES OF WATER
Seems like: BODIES OF WATER → Actually: SECLUDED
while some bodies of water may be private, the word 'private' is more closely related to the concept of seclusion
Why “CHANNEL” didn't go with READS THE SAME ROTATED 180°
Seems like: READS THE SAME ROTATED 180° → Actually: BODIES OF WATER
the word 'channel' has multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a body of water