Green group — KINDS OF PICKLES
Why is “KOSHER” in the Green group?
a type of pickle made according to Jewish dietary laws
Connections Hints for November 8, 2024 #515
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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 — RISQUÉ
Why is “SUGGESTIVE” in the Purple group?
implying or hinting at something risqué or off-color
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 8, 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.
- BLUE
- Definition: risqué or off-color, as in 'blue humor'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a color
- SOUR
- Definition: type of pickle
- Why it's tricky: can also describe a taste or attitude
- CHEESE
- Definition: part of the phrase 'cut the cheese', meaning to stop talking nonsense
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of food
- CUT
- Definition: to stop or discontinue something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to divide or sever physically
Connections #515 explained
Why these words connect (November 8, 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: ESCAPADE
These words all describe exciting or daring experiences, often with a sense of mischief or playfulness, like a thrilling adventure or a clever prank.
Green group: KINDS OF PICKLES
These words all describe different types of pickles, each with its own unique flavor profile and characteristics, like dill or sour pickles.
Blue group: RISQUÉ
These words all describe content that is mature, off-color, or risqué, often pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable, like adult humor or suggestive themes.
Purple group: CUT THE ___
These words all complete the phrase 'cut the ___', which is often used to convey a sense of stopping or discontinuing something, like 'cut the cheese' or 'cut the cord'.
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.
“BLUE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PICKLES
Actually belongs to: RISQUÉ
while blue pickles exist, 'blue' in this context refers to risqué content
“CHEESE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PICKLES
Actually belongs to: CUT THE ___
while cheese can be paired with pickles, 'cut the cheese' is an idiomatic phrase
“SOUR”
Seems like it belongs to: RISQUÉ
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF PICKLES
while something sour can be unpleasant, 'sour' in this context refers to a type of pickle
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLUE” didn't go with KINDS OF PICKLES
Seems like: KINDS OF PICKLES → Actually: RISQUÉ
while blue pickles exist, 'blue' in this context refers to risqué content
Why “CHEESE” didn't go with KINDS OF PICKLES
Seems like: KINDS OF PICKLES → Actually: CUT THE ___
while cheese can be paired with pickles, 'cut the cheese' is an idiomatic phrase
Why “SOUR” didn't go with RISQUÉ
Seems like: RISQUÉ → Actually: KINDS OF PICKLES
while something sour can be unpleasant, 'sour' in this context refers to a type of pickle