Green group — FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT
Why is “DOLLY” in the Green group?
a device used to move a camera smoothly
Connections Hints for November 11, 2023 #152
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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
▼Green group — FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT
Why is “TRIPOD” in the Green group?
a three-legged stand used to stabilize a camera
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 11, 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.
- BOOM
- Definition: a type of filmmaking equipment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a loud noise
- BALL
- Definition: a fun or exciting event
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a spherical object
- LIGHT
- Definition: not heavy or serious
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a source of illumination
- ROOM
- Definition: a phrase used to tell someone to leave
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical space
Connections #152 explained
Why these words connect (November 11, 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: SPARSE/LACKING
These words all describe something as lacking or insufficient, often used to convey a sense of scarcity or paucity.
Green group: FUN TIME
These words all describe fun or exciting events, often used to convey a sense of enjoyment or entertainment.
Blue group: FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT
These words all describe equipment used in the filmmaking process, often used to capture or stabilize footage.
Purple group: “GET A ___!”
These words all complete the phrase 'get a ___!', often used to convey a sense of urgency or importance.
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.
“KICK”
Seems like it belongs to: FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: FUN TIME
KICK can refer to a filmmaking technique, but in this context, it's a fun activity
“BOOM”
Seems like it belongs to: FUN TIME
Actually belongs to: FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT
BOOM can refer to a loud noise, but in this context, it's a type of filmmaking equipment
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KICK” didn't go with FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT
Seems like: FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT → Actually: FUN TIME
KICK can refer to a filmmaking technique, but in this context, it's a fun activity
Why “BOOM” didn't go with FUN TIME
Seems like: FUN TIME → Actually: FILMMAKING EQUIPMENT
BOOM can refer to a loud noise, but in this context, it's a type of filmmaking equipment