@mell.508: The myth of “Common Knowledge” #nytconnections *obviously anybody can learn any references - my point is which references get treated as default*

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ohmrsbrooks
J :
Black Crossword by Juliana Pache is a response to this issue https://www.blackcrossword.com
2026-06-01 13:30:02
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theyliftt
Kay :
This is the reason why the SAT and ACT are so problematic
2026-06-01 16:14:47
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berry_short_kate
Not Kate :
Jeopardy works the same way too
2026-06-01 14:30:17
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tooterootootoo
kayt :
like. you're joking
2026-06-01 18:49:52
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farwah.com
farwy :
“standardized” testing
2026-06-01 18:33:05
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baldheadzoshii
bald head zo shii | fashion :
This how I feel about trivia nights about most pubs and bars omg!!!!
2026-06-01 08:46:19
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keyba.co
key 🔑 :
Had this conversation with some friends about popular movies! People are so shocked to hear you haven’t seen The Godfather, Star Wars, the Matrix etc but have also never watched Ip Man, Do the Right Thing, Coming To America whatever
2026-06-01 17:51:09
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philly0212
Phil Evans :
I bought a black crossword puzzle it’s so freaking cool.
2026-06-01 18:44:30
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thatgrlken
Ken The Corporate Baddie :
If it’s too obvious, it’s incorrect!!!😂
2026-06-01 21:08:40
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clifcaptures
Clif Captures :
Who was supposed to get "SUBJECTS IN TENNESSEE WILLIAMS TITLES (CAT, MENAGERIE, STREETCAR, TATTOO)"?
2026-06-01 07:50:06
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istudypeople
istudypeople :
Sociologist here: 100% accurate. Studies show this also happen on state tests. 👀
2026-06-02 18:05:01
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dianne_young
Lola :
It is that deep
2026-06-02 07:01:48
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justnaokothings
Just Naoko Things :
The ONE question i missed on my teacher standardized test was an analogy including yachting terms. Excuse me??
2026-06-01 19:22:31
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ellaxcx.mp3
ella 🌟 :
i feel like this also (somewhat) relates to anyone outside of america. like who tf is tennessee williams and no i didnt watch seinfeld? all of the sports teams too.
2026-06-02 04:40:44
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_sunflwr_crow
Crow 🏳️‍⚧️ :
i also think this about most crossword puzzles. why are the ENTIRELY pop culture questions from 30 years ago instead of actual riddles or word play. i have to google half my puzzles
2026-06-02 12:28:04
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kcndai
kc :З :
this is how i feel as a british person who loves NYT connections! so imagine my excitement today when i got this category immediately lololol
2026-06-02 08:36:10
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butchb.tch
nĭ̈ck :
my favorite connections category is "obscure american reference you're not gonna get"
2026-06-02 15:52:20
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oatandrec718
Oatsandrec718 :
worth every dollar!
2026-06-03 03:12:45
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pixiewytch
nel :
this is how standardized tests made me feel
2026-06-05 07:17:06
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destinecabin
destinecabin :
As an Australian I feel this too, I often end up doing a lot of goggling because of my lack of specific American knowledge- like I don’t know American sports bal teams
2026-06-02 21:33:14
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1jonatanmejia
Jonatannnn :
This is why I stick to scrabble, solitaire and connect four lol 😭
2026-06-01 18:09:39
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yobond2010
yotam :
i live outside the USA and so many of these puzzles are impossible for me because of all the "americanisms" in them
2026-06-03 00:13:05
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kimaginaryfriend
kim :
one day one of the categories is gonna be My Little Pony names, and I'm gonna crush it
2026-06-02 07:36:35
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mia.blurry_
•☆Mia☆•🇺🇦/✝️/🩻🔩/ :
idk if this counts but it really freaked me out like omfg who the fuck is Tennessee wiliams
2026-06-02 03:40:18
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hauchiko
hauchiko :
this is actually one of the prevailing issues with intelligence testing, and especially IQ, since it does not actually or accurately measure intelligence
2026-06-03 04:16:50
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