Purple group — HORSE___
Why is “RADISH” in the Purple group?
a type of root vegetable, also known as horse radish, often used as a condiment
Connections Hints for April 6, 2024 #299
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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 — COLLECTION
Why is “BATTERY” in the Blue group?
a collection of items, especially artillery, or a device that stores energy
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 6, 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.
- BATTERY
- Definition: a collection of items, especially artillery
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a device that stores energy
- SET
- Definition: a collection of items, especially with a common theme
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a specific group of people or a mathematical concept
- SERIES
- Definition: a collection of items, especially with a common theme or in a specific order
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sequence of events or a television show
- RADISH
- Definition: a type of root vegetable, also known as horse radish
- Why it's tricky: not immediately obvious as a type of horse-related term
Connections #299 explained
Why these words connect (April 6, 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: INTRINSIC MOTIVATORS
These are all internal motivators that drive human behavior, including the desire to achieve and the will to succeed.
Green group: SUMMER GEAR
These are all items of clothing or accessories that people wear during the summer months to stay cool and protected from the sun.
Blue group: COLLECTION
These are all words that refer to a group of items, whether it's a set, a series, or a battery of artillery.
Purple group: HORSE___
These are all words that are related to horses, whether it's a type of horse, a part of a horse, or something associated with horses.
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.
“POWER”
Seems like it belongs to: INTRINSIC MOTIVATORS
Actually belongs to: HORSE___
while power can be a motivator, in this context it refers to horse power, a unit of measurement
“SET”
Seems like it belongs to: SUMMER GEAR
Actually belongs to: COLLECTION
while a set can refer to a group of items, in this context it refers to a collection of items, not summer gear
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POWER” didn't go with INTRINSIC MOTIVATORS
Seems like: INTRINSIC MOTIVATORS → Actually: HORSE___
while power can be a motivator, in this context it refers to horse power, a unit of measurement
Why “SET” didn't go with SUMMER GEAR
Seems like: SUMMER GEAR → Actually: COLLECTION
while a set can refer to a group of items, in this context it refers to a collection of items, not summer gear