Yellow group — PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Why is “EASEL” in the Yellow group?
a stand for holding a painter's canvas
Connections Hints for September 4, 2023 #84
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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
▼Yellow group — PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Why is “PALETTE” in the Yellow group?
a flat surface for mixing paints
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 4, 2023)
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.
- GEAR
- Definition: a toothed wheel or cog
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to equipment or clothing
- SAW
- Definition: a tool for cutting
- Why it's tricky: can also be a past tense of 'see'
- COMB
- Definition: a tool with teeth for grooming
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a comb-like shape or structure
- BRUSH
- Definition: a tool for painting
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a brush-like shape or a type of vegetation
Connections #84 explained
Why these words connect (September 4, 2023)
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: PAINTING ACCESSORIES
These are all essential items used by painters to create their work, including the surface, tools, and equipment.
Green group: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SETTINGS
These are all common settings found in automatic transmissions, used to control the vehicle's speed and direction.
Blue group: THINGS WITH TEETH
These are all objects that have tooth-like features, used for various purposes such as cutting, grooming, or engaging.
Purple group: ___ CHAIR
These are all types of chairs, each with a unique characteristic or purpose, such as a chair for a specific location or a chair with a particular design.
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.
“GEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH TEETH
GEAR can be misleading due to its multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a toothed wheel or cog.
“SAW”
Seems like it belongs to: PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH TEETH
SAW can be misleading due to its multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a tool with teeth for cutting.
“COMB”
Seems like it belongs to: PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH TEETH
COMB can be misleading due to its multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a tool with teeth for grooming.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GEAR” didn't go with PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Seems like: PAINTING ACCESSORIES → Actually: THINGS WITH TEETH
GEAR can be misleading due to its multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a toothed wheel or cog.
Why “SAW” didn't go with PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Seems like: PAINTING ACCESSORIES → Actually: THINGS WITH TEETH
SAW can be misleading due to its multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a tool with teeth for cutting.
Why “COMB” didn't go with PAINTING ACCESSORIES
Seems like: PAINTING ACCESSORIES → Actually: THINGS WITH TEETH
COMB can be misleading due to its multiple meanings, but in this context, it refers to a tool with teeth for grooming.