Green group — COOL, IN ’80S SLANG
Why is “RAD” in the Green group?
excellent, fashionable, or impressive, in 80's slang context
Connections Hints for December 29, 2023 #200
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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 — LETTER SPELLINGS
Why is “GEE” in the Blue group?
phonetic spelling of the letter G
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 29, 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.
- BAD
- Definition: good, in 80's slang context
- Why it's tricky: opposite of typical meaning
- FLY
- Definition: cool, in 80's slang context
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including insect and airplane
- RAD
- Definition: excellent, in 80's slang context
- Why it's tricky: obscure slang term
- GEE
- Definition: letter G, in phonetic spelling context
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including expression of surprise
Connections #200 explained
Why these words connect (December 29, 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: SHIRTS
These are all types of shirts, including casual and athletic wear. They are connected by their function as upper body garments.
Green group: COOL, IN ’80S SLANG
These are all slang terms from the 1980s that mean 'cool' or 'excellent'. They are connected by their informal, conversational usage.
Blue group: LETTER SPELLINGS
These are all phonetic spellings of letters, used to clearly communicate letters over radio or phone. They are connected by their use in aviation, navigation, and other fields.
Purple group: ___ GEORGE
These are all words that can be paired with 'George' to form a famous name or title. They are connected by their association with the name George, which has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout history.
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.
“BAD”
Seems like it belongs to: SHIRTS
Actually belongs to: COOL, IN ’80S SLANG
BAD is a slang term for 'good', not a type of shirt
“FLY”
Seems like it belongs to: LETTER SPELLINGS
Actually belongs to: COOL, IN ’80S SLANG
FLY is a slang term for 'cool', not a letter spelling
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAD” didn't go with SHIRTS
Seems like: SHIRTS → Actually: COOL, IN ’80S SLANG
BAD is a slang term for 'good', not a type of shirt
Why “FLY” didn't go with LETTER SPELLINGS
Seems like: LETTER SPELLINGS → Actually: COOL, IN ’80S SLANG
FLY is a slang term for 'cool', not a letter spelling