Yellow group — UPRIGHT SUPPORT
Why is “COLUMN” in the Yellow group?
a vertical structure, especially one that supports a building
Connections Hints for April 17, 2024 #310
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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 — GATHERED BY SPIES
Why is “INTELLIGENCE” in the Green group?
secret information gathered by spies or espionage agents
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 17, 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.
- STAKE
- Definition: a share or interest in something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a pointed stick or a bet
- POST
- Definition: a vertical structure or a job position
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a mail delivery point
- REGARD
- Definition: to consider or think of something in a certain way
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to look at or gaze at something
- INTELLIGENCE
- Definition: information gathered by spies
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to mental ability or cognitive function
Connections #310 explained
Why these words connect (April 17, 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: UPRIGHT SUPPORT
These are all types of vertical structures that provide support, including architectural features like columns and pillars.
Green group: HEED, AS RULES
These are all verbs that mean to pay attention to or follow rules, including to mind or observe something.
Blue group: ALLOTMENT
These are all nouns that refer to a portion or share of something, including a percentage or interest.
Purple group: GATHERED BY SPIES
These are all nouns that refer to secret information gathered by spies or espionage agents, including dirt or intelligence.
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.
“STAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: GATHERED BY SPIES
Actually belongs to: ALLOTMENT
while spies may have a stake in gathering information, the word 'stake' actually refers to a share or interest in this context
“POST”
Seems like it belongs to: GATHERED BY SPIES
Actually belongs to: UPRIGHT SUPPORT
while a spy may post themselves in a certain location, the word 'post' actually refers to a vertical structure in this context
“INFORMATION”
Seems like it belongs to: ALLOTMENT
Actually belongs to: GATHERED BY SPIES
while information can be related to allotment, the word 'information' actually refers to secret data gathered by spies in this context
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAKE” didn't go with GATHERED BY SPIES
Seems like: GATHERED BY SPIES → Actually: ALLOTMENT
while spies may have a stake in gathering information, the word 'stake' actually refers to a share or interest in this context
Why “POST” didn't go with GATHERED BY SPIES
Seems like: GATHERED BY SPIES → Actually: UPRIGHT SUPPORT
while a spy may post themselves in a certain location, the word 'post' actually refers to a vertical structure in this context
Why “INFORMATION” didn't go with ALLOTMENT
Seems like: ALLOTMENT → Actually: GATHERED BY SPIES
while information can be related to allotment, the word 'information' actually refers to secret data gathered by spies in this context