Green group — EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT
Why is “VET” in the Green group?
To carefully examine or evaluate someone or something, especially an applicant
Connections Hints for March 16, 2024 #278
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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
▼Blue group — NOTABLE TV EPISODES
Why is “PREMIERE” in the Blue group?
The first public performance or showing of a film, play, or television episode
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 16, 2024)
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.
- PREMIUM
- Definition: High-quality or high-class, especially in relation to airline travel
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a payment or reward, which might mislead solvers into placing it in a different category
- PREMIERE
- Definition: The first public performance or showing of a film, play, or television episode
- Why it's tricky: Similar spelling to 'PREMIUM' might cause confusion between the two words
- SPECIAL
- Definition: A unique or exceptional episode of a television show
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to something that is special or exceptional in a general sense, which might lead solvers to misplace it
- SCREEN
- Definition: To examine or evaluate something, especially an applicant
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a physical screen or a movie screen, which might cause confusion
Connections #278 explained
Why these words connect (March 16, 2024)
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: GET SMALLER
These words all describe actions that result in a reduction or decrease in size, amount, or degree. They are all synonyms of each other, and can be used in various contexts to convey the idea of something getting smaller.
Green group: AIRLINE CLASSES
These words all describe different classes or levels of service offered by airlines to their passengers. They are all related to the concept of air travel and the various options available to customers.
Blue group: EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT
These words all describe actions that involve carefully examining or evaluating someone or something, especially in the context of an application or a job interview. They are all related to the concept of assessment and evaluation.
Purple group: NOTABLE TV EPISODES
These words all describe notable or significant episodes of a television show, such as the first episode, the last episode, or a special episode. They are all related to the concept of television programming and the various types of episodes that can be produced.
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.
“PREMIUM”
Seems like it belongs to: NOTABLE TV EPISODES
Actually belongs to: AIRLINE CLASSES
The word 'PREMIUM' might seem like it belongs to notable TV episodes due to its association with high-quality content, but it actually refers to a class of airline travel
“SPECIAL”
Seems like it belongs to: EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT
Actually belongs to: NOTABLE TV EPISODES
The word 'SPECIAL' might seem like it belongs to examining applicants due to its association with exceptional cases, but it actually refers to a unique or exceptional episode of a television show
“SCREEN”
Seems like it belongs to: NOTABLE TV EPISODES
Actually belongs to: EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT
The word 'SCREEN' might seem like it belongs to notable TV episodes due to its association with movies or television, but it actually refers to the act of examining or evaluating something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PREMIUM” didn't go with NOTABLE TV EPISODES
Seems like: NOTABLE TV EPISODES → Actually: AIRLINE CLASSES
The word 'PREMIUM' might seem like it belongs to notable TV episodes due to its association with high-quality content, but it actually refers to a class of airline travel
Why “SPECIAL” didn't go with EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT
Seems like: EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT → Actually: NOTABLE TV EPISODES
The word 'SPECIAL' might seem like it belongs to examining applicants due to its association with exceptional cases, but it actually refers to a unique or exceptional episode of a television show
Why “SCREEN” didn't go with NOTABLE TV EPISODES
Seems like: NOTABLE TV EPISODES → Actually: EXAMINE, AS AN APPLICANT
The word 'SCREEN' might seem like it belongs to notable TV episodes due to its association with movies or television, but it actually refers to the act of examining or evaluating something