Yellow group — SEEN AT THE CIRCUS
Why is “TRAPEZE” in the Yellow group?
a swinging bar used by acrobats in a circus performance
Connections Hints for April 13, 2024 #306
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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 — “THE WIZARD OF OZ” FIGURES
Why is “SCARECROW” in the Blue group?
a character in 'The Wizard of Oz' who wants a brain
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 13, 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.
- RING
- Definition: a circular performance area in a circus
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of jewelry
- WITCH
- Definition: a character in 'The Wizard of Oz'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a practitioner of magic
- PROPS
- Definition: short for 'properties', items used in film production
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that supports or holds up something else
- LOVER
- Definition: a term used in song lyrics
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who loves someone
Connections #306 explained
Why these words connect (April 13, 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: SEEN AT THE CIRCUS
These are all things you'd see at a circus, from performers to equipment.
Green group: “THE WIZARD OF OZ” FIGURES
These are all main characters from the classic film 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Blue group: FILM DEPARTMENTS
These are all departments that work together to create a film.
Purple group: “I’M A ___” (LYRICS IN “THE JOKER”)
These are all words that complete the song lyric 'I'm a ___' from the movie 'The Joker'.
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.
“CLOWN”
Seems like it belongs to: FILM DEPARTMENTS
Actually belongs to: SEEN AT THE CIRCUS
while clowns can be in films, this word belongs to the circus category
“WARDROBE”
Seems like it belongs to: SEEN AT THE CIRCUS
Actually belongs to: FILM DEPARTMENTS
while circuses have wardrobes, this word belongs to the film departments category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CLOWN” didn't go with FILM DEPARTMENTS
Seems like: FILM DEPARTMENTS → Actually: SEEN AT THE CIRCUS
while clowns can be in films, this word belongs to the circus category
Why “WARDROBE” didn't go with SEEN AT THE CIRCUS
Seems like: SEEN AT THE CIRCUS → Actually: FILM DEPARTMENTS
while circuses have wardrobes, this word belongs to the film departments category