Purple group — NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTERS REPLACED BY “S”
Why is “SINE” in the Purple group?
a trigonometric function, replaced with 'S' to represent the number 'one'
Connections Hints for April 26, 2024 #319
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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 — NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTERS REPLACED BY “S”
Why is “SEN” in the Purple group?
a replacement for the number 'ten' with 'S' as the first letter
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 26, 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.
- STYLE
- Definition: a manner of doing something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to fashion, art, or behavior
- TASTE
- Definition: a sense of what is good or bad
- Why it's tricky: can refer to food, aesthetics, or judgment
- IMPACT
- Definition: a strong effect on someone or something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to physical or emotional influence
- MOVE
- Definition: to change the position of something
- Why it's tricky: can refer to physical or emotional action
Connections #319 explained
Why these words connect (April 26, 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: REFINED SENSIBILITY
These words all describe aspects of elegance and refinement, often associated with high culture and sophistication. They are interconnected through their connotations of beauty, poise, and discerning taste.
Green group: CATCH SOME RAYS
These words are all related to the act of sunbathing or enjoying the warmth of the sun, whether it's to relax, get a tan, or simply bask in its radiance. They are connected through their associations with sunlight and leisure.
Blue group: EMOTIONALLY SWAY
These words all describe ways in which emotions can be influenced or affected, whether through personal connection, experience, or external stimuli. They are interconnected through their associations with emotional impact and resonance.
Purple group: NUMBERS WITH FIRST LETTERS REPLACED BY “S”
These words are all numbers or mathematical terms with their first letter replaced by 'S', creating a clever play on words. They are connected through their shared theme of numerical substitution.
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.
“STYLE”
Seems like it belongs to: CATCH SOME RAYS
Actually belongs to: REFINED SENSIBILITY
While style can relate to fashion, which might involve sun-protective clothing, it's more closely associated with refined sensibility.
“MOVE”
Seems like it belongs to: CATCH SOME RAYS
Actually belongs to: EMOTIONALLY SWAY
Move can imply physical action, which might be done in the sun, but in this context, it's about emotional influence.
“TAN”
Seems like it belongs to: REFINED SENSIBILITY
Actually belongs to: CATCH SOME RAYS
While tan can imply a sense of style or elegance, in this puzzle, it's more closely related to catching sun rays.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STYLE” didn't go with CATCH SOME RAYS
Seems like: CATCH SOME RAYS → Actually: REFINED SENSIBILITY
While style can relate to fashion, which might involve sun-protective clothing, it's more closely associated with refined sensibility.
Why “MOVE” didn't go with CATCH SOME RAYS
Seems like: CATCH SOME RAYS → Actually: EMOTIONALLY SWAY
Move can imply physical action, which might be done in the sun, but in this context, it's about emotional influence.
Why “TAN” didn't go with REFINED SENSIBILITY
Seems like: REFINED SENSIBILITY → Actually: CATCH SOME RAYS
While tan can imply a sense of style or elegance, in this puzzle, it's more closely related to catching sun rays.