Blue group — PALINDROMES
Why is “ROTATOR” in the Blue group?
a machine part that rotates, also a palindrome
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Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Blue group — PALINDROMES
a machine part that rotates, also a palindrome
Purple group — STARTING WITH SLANG FOR ZERO
a person who occupies a building without permission, also a word starting with 'Z' slang
Word definitions
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.
Connections #1000 explained
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.
These are all major cities around the world, known for their cultural and historical significance, including Lima, the capital of Peru, and Osaka, a major city in Japan.
These are all words that are the same when reversed, including 'EYE' and 'REFER', which are examples of palindromes in the English language.
These are all horror movie titles without the letter 'S', including 'JAW' and 'TREMOR', which are examples of horror movies that fit this category.
These are all words that start with the letter 'Z', also known as slang for zero, including 'ZIPPER' and 'Z' slang words like 'JACKET' and 'NADAL'.
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
Seems like it belongs to: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
Actually belongs to: none, does not fit any category
seems like a horror movie title, but does not fit the category, actually a word that does not belong to any group
Seems like it belongs to: CITIES
Actually belongs to: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
seems like a city name, but actually a horror movie title without 'S'
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Seems like: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S' → Actually: none, does not fit any category
seems like a horror movie title, but does not fit the category, actually a word that does not belong to any group
Seems like: CITIES → Actually: HORROR MOVIES MINUS 'S'
seems like a city name, but actually a horror movie title without 'S'