Yellow group — SIDEWALK SIGHTS
Why is “MANHOLE” in the Yellow group?
An opening in a street or sidewalk that provides access to a sewer or other underground system
Connections Hints for April 18, 2024 #311
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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 — GOLDEN ___
Why is “PARACHUTE” in the Blue group?
A device used to slow the fall of an object or person through the air
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 18, 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.
- CAL
- Definition: Abbreviation for calorie, a unit of energy
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for an abbreviation for California
- GAL
- Definition: Abbreviation for gallon, a unit of volume
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for an informal term for a girl or woman
- IN
- Definition: Abbreviation for inch, a unit of length
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for a preposition
- RULE
- Definition: A standard or principle, as in the Golden Rule
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for a verb meaning to govern or dominate
Connections #311 explained
Why these words connect (April 18, 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: SIDEWALK SIGHTS
These are all objects or features that can be found on a sidewalk or street, such as a curb, grate, or manhole cover
Green group: HAVE IN MIND
These are all phrases that mean to think about or consider something, such as having a plan or intention
Blue group: UNIT ABBREVIATIONS
These are all abbreviations for units of measurement, such as calories or gallons
Purple group: GOLDEN ___
These are all phrases that start with the word 'Golden', such as the Golden Rule or the Golden Girls
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.
“PLAN”
Seems like it belongs to: UNIT ABBREVIATIONS
Actually belongs to: HAVE IN MIND
While 'plan' can be an abbreviation for a type of unit, in this context it refers to a intention or goal
“GUTTER”
Seems like it belongs to: UNIT ABBREVIATIONS
Actually belongs to: SIDEWALK SIGHTS
While 'gutter' can refer to a unit of measurement, in this context it refers to a channel for water to flow
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PLAN” didn't go with UNIT ABBREVIATIONS
Seems like: UNIT ABBREVIATIONS → Actually: HAVE IN MIND
While 'plan' can be an abbreviation for a type of unit, in this context it refers to a intention or goal
Why “GUTTER” didn't go with UNIT ABBREVIATIONS
Seems like: UNIT ABBREVIATIONS → Actually: SIDEWALK SIGHTS
While 'gutter' can refer to a unit of measurement, in this context it refers to a channel for water to flow