Green group — SIDEKICKS
Why is “HOBBES” in the Green group?
the tiger sidekick in the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes
Connections Hints for November 30, 2023 #171
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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 — ___ CHEESE
Why is “SAY” in the Purple group?
a type of cheese, specifically 'say cheese' as in a phrase used when taking a photo
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 30, 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.
- ROPE
- Definition: a 1948 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of cord or a climbing term
- DUCK
- Definition: to avoid something by moving quickly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of bird
- GOOSE
- Definition: a sidekick, specifically in the context of Top Gun
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of bird
- NOTORIOUS
- Definition: a 1946 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something or someone that is famous for being bad
Connections #171 explained
Why these words connect (November 30, 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: AVOID
These are all words that can be used to describe ways to avoid something or someone, such as avoiding an obstacle or avoiding a person. They are all verbs that imply a sense of evasion or dodging.
Green group: HITCHCOCK MOVIES
These are all titles of movies directed by Alfred Hitchcock, a famous film director known for his suspenseful and thrilling movies. The movies listed are some of his most well-known works.
Blue group: SIDEKICKS
These are all names of sidekicks in various forms of media, such as comic strips, movies, and books. They are all well-known characters that are paired with a main character.
Purple group: ___ CHEESE
These are all words that can be paired with the word 'cheese' to form a type of cheese or a phrase related to cheese. They are all nouns or adjectives that describe a type of cheese.
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.
“BIRDS”
Seems like it belongs to: AVOID
Actually belongs to: HITCHCOCK MOVIES
while birds can be something to avoid, in this context it refers to the 1963 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock
“ROBIN”
Seems like it belongs to: HITCHCOCK MOVIES
Actually belongs to: SIDEKICKS
while there is a movie called Robin Hood, in this context Robin refers to the sidekick of Batman
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BIRDS” didn't go with AVOID
Seems like: AVOID → Actually: HITCHCOCK MOVIES
while birds can be something to avoid, in this context it refers to the 1963 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Why “ROBIN” didn't go with HITCHCOCK MOVIES
Seems like: HITCHCOCK MOVIES → Actually: SIDEKICKS
while there is a movie called Robin Hood, in this context Robin refers to the sidekick of Batman