Purple group — ___ LEAGUE
Why is “PREMIER” in the Purple group?
Referring to the top division of a sports league
Connections Hints for November 26, 2023 #167
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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 — ___ LEAGUE
Why is “IVY” in the Purple group?
Referring to a group of elite US universities
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 26, 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.
- CAPITAL
- Definition: Financial term referring to wealth or funds
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a city or uppercase letter
- STOCK
- Definition: Financial term for a type of security
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a store's inventory or a type of soup
- INTEREST
- Definition: Financial term for a fee or payment
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a hobby or a feeling of engagement
- EQUITY
- Definition: Financial term for ownership or value
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to fairness or justice
Connections #167 explained
Why these words connect (November 26, 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: MUNICIPALITIES
These are all types of local government entities, responsible for providing services to residents
Green group: BLENDER BUTTONS
These are all common buttons found on a blender, used for different types of food processing
Blue group: FINANCIAL TERMS
These are all important terms in the world of finance, used to describe different types of investments and transactions
Purple group: ___ LEAGUE
These are all types of leagues, which are groups of teams or organizations that compete or work together
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.
“STOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: FINANCIAL TERMS
Actually belongs to: BLENDER BUTTONS
While 'stock' is a financial term, it can also refer to a type of soup, which might be blended
“INTEREST”
Seems like it belongs to: FINANCIAL TERMS
Actually belongs to: ___ LEAGUE
While 'interest' is a financial term, it can also refer to a hobby or passion, which might be related to a sports league
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STOCK” didn't go with FINANCIAL TERMS
Seems like: FINANCIAL TERMS → Actually: BLENDER BUTTONS
While 'stock' is a financial term, it can also refer to a type of soup, which might be blended
Why “INTEREST” didn't go with FINANCIAL TERMS
Seems like: FINANCIAL TERMS → Actually: ___ LEAGUE
While 'interest' is a financial term, it can also refer to a hobby or passion, which might be related to a sports league