Purple group — THEATER SECTIONS
Why is “BALCONY” in the Purple group?
an upper level in a theater with seats
Connections Hints for April 16, 2024 #309
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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
▼Purple group — THEATER SECTIONS
Why is “ORCHESTRA” in the Purple group?
the area in a theater where the musicians play
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 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.
- STAGE
- Definition: a section in a theater
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a phase or a platform for performance
- LEVEL
- Definition: having a flat or even surface
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a degree or a standard of attainment
- BOX
- Definition: a separate section in a theater
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a container or a package
- REPORT
- Definition: a piece of journalism
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a formal account or a statement
Connections #309 explained
Why these words connect (April 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: FLABBERGAST
These words are all related to being shocked or surprised, including physical reactions like falling to the floor or being rocked
Green group: BIT OF JOURNALISM
These words are all types of articles or features that can be found in a newspaper or magazine, including reports and stories
Blue group: ON THE SAME PLANE
These words are all related to being even or level, including physical surfaces like floors or tables
Purple group: THEATER SECTIONS
These words are all names of sections in a theater, including the stage and the orchestra
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.
“STAGE”
Seems like it belongs to: FLABBERGAST
Actually belongs to: THEATER SECTIONS
STAGE seems like it could be a place where one is shocked or surprised, but it actually refers to a section in a theater
“BOX”
Seems like it belongs to: BIT OF JOURNALISM
Actually belongs to: THEATER SECTIONS
BOX seems like it could be a type of article or feature, but it actually refers to a separate section in a theater
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAGE” didn't go with FLABBERGAST
Seems like: FLABBERGAST → Actually: THEATER SECTIONS
STAGE seems like it could be a place where one is shocked or surprised, but it actually refers to a section in a theater
Why “BOX” didn't go with BIT OF JOURNALISM
Seems like: BIT OF JOURNALISM → Actually: THEATER SECTIONS
BOX seems like it could be a type of article or feature, but it actually refers to a separate section in a theater