Blue group — ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Why is “FUZZ” in the Blue group?
a type of unclear or distorted image on a TV screen
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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 — ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Why is “STATIC” in the Blue group?
a type of noise or interference on a TV screen
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 28, 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.
- INTENSE
- Definition: strongly felt or extreme
- Why it's tricky: can be used in multiple contexts, such as emotions or physical forces
- STATIC
- Definition: a type of noise or interference
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a lack of movement or change
- NOISE
- Definition: unwanted sound or interference
- Why it's tricky: can refer to various types of disturbances, including audio or visual
- SNOW
- Definition: a type of TV interference
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to a type of weather phenomenon
Connections #321 explained
Why these words connect (April 28, 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: PASSIONATE, AS A FEELING
These words all describe intense emotions or feelings, such as love or anger.
Green group: BANG INTO
These words all describe physical collisions or impacts, such as bumping into something or someone.
Blue group: ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
These words all describe types of interference or distortion that can occur on analog TV screens, such as static or fuzz.
Purple group: ___ MARY
These words all complete the name of a famous person or phrase, such as Bloody Mary or Hail Mary.
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.
“BUMP”
Seems like it belongs to: ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Actually belongs to: BANG INTO
Bump can be mistaken for a type of TV interference, but it actually refers to a physical collision.
“NOISE”
Seems like it belongs to: BANG INTO
Actually belongs to: ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Noise can be associated with a loud sound, but in this context, it refers to TV interference.
“RAM”
Seems like it belongs to: ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Actually belongs to: BANG INTO
Ram can be mistaken for a type of TV technology, but it actually refers to a physical collision or a type of computer memory.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUMP” didn't go with ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Seems like: ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE → Actually: BANG INTO
Bump can be mistaken for a type of TV interference, but it actually refers to a physical collision.
Why “NOISE” didn't go with BANG INTO
Seems like: BANG INTO → Actually: ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Noise can be associated with a loud sound, but in this context, it refers to TV interference.
Why “RAM” didn't go with ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE
Seems like: ANALOG TV INTERFERENCE → Actually: BANG INTO
Ram can be mistaken for a type of TV technology, but it actually refers to a physical collision or a type of computer memory.