Blue group — CHARACTERS IN “THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK," FAMILIARLY
Why is “CHEWIE” in the Blue group?
Chewbacca, a Wookiee character in the Star Wars franchise
Connections Hints for September 20, 2024 #466
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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 — CHARACTERS IN “THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK," FAMILIARLY
Why is “BOBA” in the Blue group?
Boba Fett, a bounty hunter in the Star Wars franchise
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 20, 2024)
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.
- figure
- Definition: a person or character
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a numerical value or shape
- party
- Definition: a person or individual
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social gathering or celebration
- character
- Definition: a person or individual
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a symbol or letter in a written language
- kitty
- Definition: a prefix for various words
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cat or a fund of money
Connections #466 explained
Why these words connect (September 20, 2024)
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: PRESUME
These words all relate to thinking or believing something, such as assuming or supposing.
Green group: SOMEBODY
These words all refer to a person or individual, such as a character or party.
Blue group: CHARACTERS IN “THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK,” FAMILIARLY
These words are all nicknames or familiar names for characters from the movie 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER “KITTY”
These words are all words that can follow 'kitty' to form a phrase or word, such as 'kitty cat' or 'kitty corner'.
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.
“PARTY”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER “KITTY”
Actually belongs to: SOMEBODY
The word 'party' can be misleading as it can also refer to a social gathering, but in this context, it refers to an individual.
“CHARACTER”
Seems like it belongs to: CHARACTERS IN “THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK," FAMILIARLY
Actually belongs to: SOMEBODY
The word 'character' can be misleading as it can also refer to a person in a story, but in this context, it refers to an individual.
“FIGURE”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER “KITTY”
Actually belongs to: PRESUME
The word 'figure' can be misleading as it can also refer to a numerical value or shape, but in this context, it refers to a person or character.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PARTY” didn't go with WORDS AFTER “KITTY”
Seems like: WORDS AFTER “KITTY” → Actually: SOMEBODY
The word 'party' can be misleading as it can also refer to a social gathering, but in this context, it refers to an individual.
Why “CHARACTER” didn't go with CHARACTERS IN “THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK," FAMILIARLY
Seems like: CHARACTERS IN “THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK," FAMILIARLY → Actually: SOMEBODY
The word 'character' can be misleading as it can also refer to a person in a story, but in this context, it refers to an individual.
Why “FIGURE” didn't go with WORDS AFTER “KITTY”
Seems like: WORDS AFTER “KITTY” → Actually: PRESUME
The word 'figure' can be misleading as it can also refer to a numerical value or shape, but in this context, it refers to a person or character.