Key Highlights
- The article highlights the most challenging questions from the game show “Only Connect.”
- It categorizes these questions into different rounds of the show.
- Variety in question types and complexity are showcased, ranging from missing vowels to sequences involving obscure connections.
- Around the main Christmas Special episode on BBC Two, the article aims to challenge viewers’ intellect.
The Ultimate Test: The Top 10 Hardest “Only Connect” Questions Ever Aired
Before tuning into the Only Connect Christmas Special airing tonight (December 22) at 8pm on BBC Two, can you crack these questions that have stumped even the brightest minds in the studio?
The Missing Vowels and Words: A Mind-Bending Challenge
In this round, contestants are given incomplete words or phrases with missing vowels. The task is to figure out not only the correct spelling but also the context in which these words fit. For example:
- Can you figure out the missing vowels and words?
Show answer: Did you get them all? (Credit: BBC/OCDB)
The Connecting Wall: A Grid of Connections
This round is particularly challenging as it requires a keen eye for detail. Contestants are presented with tiles on a wall, each containing a word or phrase that needs to be connected in some way:
- What connects these images, and can you guess the fourth picture?
Show answer: What is Henry Cavill’s Superman doing here? (Credit: BBC/OCDB)
The Sequences and Patterns: Logic Meets Imagination
These questions test a contestant’s ability to see connections that aren’t immediately obvious. They often involve sequences, patterns, or concepts that require lateral thinking:
- What connects each row of tiles in this Only Connect wall?
Show answer: Who got ‘Sense with a letter changed’? (Credit: BBC/OCDB)
The Enigma Wall: A Layered Connection Puzzle
This round is particularly complex as it involves multiple layers of connections. Contestants need to decipher the relationships between seemingly unrelated concepts:
- What comes next in this sequence, and what connects all of the tiles?
Show answer: You get bragging rights if you got this one correct (Credit: BBC) It’s simpler than it sounds. Just follow the line your finger draws between each letter, and that’s the flightpath.
The Ultimate Challenge: The Most Difficult Question in Only Connect History
Victoria Coren Mitchell herself admitted to being “floored” when contestants managed to solve this question:
- What is the final tile in this sequence, and what connects them?
Show answer: In Victoria Coren Mitchell’s words, “this is the most difficult question we’ve ever had.” The host even admitted she lost a “large bet” that anyone would get it. All four of these places are part of the lyrics of ‘Panic’ by The Smiths.
These questions not only test your knowledge but also challenge you to think laterally and creatively. Tune in tonight for an exciting Christmas Special on BBC Two, where you can try to outwit the experts or simply enjoy the show’s unique blend of humor and brain teasers.
