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Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Purple group — ENDING IN METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION
a male demon or evil spirit, especially one that is thought to have sexual relations with women, and also a word that ends with 'bus', a method of transportation
Purple group — ENDING IN METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION
a relationship or situation that is not clearly defined, and also a word that ends with 'ship', a method of transportation
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 #1089 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 words are all associated with the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, including the witch, the forest, and the breadcrumb trail. The oven is also a key part of the story, as it is where the witch tries to cook Hansel.
These words are all types of cereal, including clusters, flakes, loops, and puffs. They are all small, bite-sized pieces of food that are often eaten for breakfast.
These words are all titles of movies starring Demi Moore, including Ghost, Disclosure, and Striptease. Demi Moore is a well-known actress who has appeared in many films throughout her career.
These words are all words that end with methods of transportation, including bus, car, train, and ship. They are all nouns that have a connection to travel or movement.
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: ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL
Actually belongs to: BIT OF CEREAL
while clusters can be found in the forest, this word is more closely related to cereal, and the connection to Hansel and Gretel is through the trail of breadcrumbs
Seems like it belongs to: DEMI MOORE MOVIES
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL
while Demi Moore has played many roles, the witch is more closely associated with the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel
Seems like it belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL
Actually belongs to: DEMI MOORE MOVIES
while ghosts can be found in many stories, this word is more closely related to the movie Ghost, starring Demi Moore
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Seems like: ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL → Actually: BIT OF CEREAL
while clusters can be found in the forest, this word is more closely related to cereal, and the connection to Hansel and Gretel is through the trail of breadcrumbs
Seems like: DEMI MOORE MOVIES → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL
while Demi Moore has played many roles, the witch is more closely associated with the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel
Seems like: ASSOCIATED WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL → Actually: DEMI MOORE MOVIES
while ghosts can be found in many stories, this word is more closely related to the movie Ghost, starring Demi Moore
