Blue group — STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND
Why is “SCIMITAR” in the Blue group?
a curved, single-edged sword with a convex edge and a hooked or curved end
Connections Hints for April 21, 2024 #314
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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 — STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND
Why is “SYMPHONY” in the Blue group?
a long piece of music, typically consisting of multiple movements
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 21, 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.
- MODEL
- Definition: a person or thing that serves as an example to be imitated
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a scale representation of an object
- SYMBOL
- Definition: an object, color, or gesture used to represent an abstract idea
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a character or glyph in a writing system
- CONDUCTOR
- Definition: a person who directs the performance of a musical ensemble
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a material that allows the flow of electricity or heat
- TRACK
- Definition: a path or course made or used for walking, running, or driving
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a recording of music or a data storage mechanism
Connections #314 explained
Why these words connect (April 21, 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: EMBODIMENT
These words all represent abstract concepts or ideas, such as a model or symbol, that embody a particular quality or characteristic.
Green group: RELATED TO TRAINS
These words are all related to trains, including a conductor, a station, and a track, which are all essential components of a railway system.
Blue group: STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND
These words all start with the 's' or 'c' sound, including cymbal, scimitar, and symphony, which are all examples of words that share a similar phonetic sound.
Purple group: EAR___
These words are all related to the ear, including the eardrum, earmark, and earwax, which are all terms that refer to parts or functions of the ear.
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.
“MODEL”
Seems like it belongs to: RELATED TO TRAINS
Actually belongs to: EMBODIMENT
a model train is a common toy, but the word 'model' in this puzzle refers to a person or thing that serves as an example
“TRACK”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND
Actually belongs to: RELATED TO TRAINS
the word 'track' can refer to a path or course, but in this puzzle it refers to a railway track
“SYMBOL”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND
Actually belongs to: EMBODIMENT
the word 'symbol' can refer to a character or glyph, but in this puzzle it refers to an object or concept that represents an abstract idea
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MODEL” didn't go with RELATED TO TRAINS
Seems like: RELATED TO TRAINS → Actually: EMBODIMENT
a model train is a common toy, but the word 'model' in this puzzle refers to a person or thing that serves as an example
Why “TRACK” didn't go with STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND
Seems like: STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND → Actually: RELATED TO TRAINS
the word 'track' can refer to a path or course, but in this puzzle it refers to a railway track
Why “SYMBOL” didn't go with STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND
Seems like: STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND → Actually: EMBODIMENT
the word 'symbol' can refer to a character or glyph, but in this puzzle it refers to an object or concept that represents an abstract idea