Green group — PRETENSE
Why is “CHARADE” in the Green group?
a false or pretended appearance
Connections Hints for March 19, 2024 #281
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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 — PRETENSE
Why is “AFFECT” in the Green group?
to pretend or feign a feeling
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 19, 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.
- CAST
- Definition: the actors in a movie
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mold or a throw
- PAGE
- Definition: Jimmy Page, the guitarist
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sheet of paper
- KING
- Definition: B.B. King, the guitarist
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a monarch
- WIND
- Definition: to twist or turn
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to air moving
Connections #281 explained
Why these words connect (March 19, 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: MOVIE SUMMARY INFO
These are all aspects of a movie, including the actors, genre, plot, and title.
Green group: PRETENSE
These are all words related to pretending or false appearances, including affect, airs, charade, and front.
Blue group: FAMOUS GUITARISTS
These are all famous guitarists, including Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Jimmy Page, and Roger Waters.
Purple group: SECOND ___
These are all phrases that start with 'second', including second fiddle, second guess, second nature, and second wind.
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.
“KING”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMOUS GUITARISTS
Actually belongs to: FAMOUS GUITARISTS
Although it seems like it belongs to FAMOUS GUITARISTS, it actually does, but could be confused with a monarch
“CAST”
Seems like it belongs to: FAMOUS GUITARISTS
Actually belongs to: MOVIE SUMMARY INFO
Although it seems like it belongs to FAMOUS GUITARISTS, it actually refers to actors in a movie
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KING” didn't go with FAMOUS GUITARISTS
Seems like: FAMOUS GUITARISTS → Actually: FAMOUS GUITARISTS
Although it seems like it belongs to FAMOUS GUITARISTS, it actually does, but could be confused with a monarch
Why “CAST” didn't go with FAMOUS GUITARISTS
Seems like: FAMOUS GUITARISTS → Actually: MOVIE SUMMARY INFO
Although it seems like it belongs to FAMOUS GUITARISTS, it actually refers to actors in a movie