Yellow group — DIPPING SAUCES
Why is “aioli” in the Yellow group?
a savory sauce made from garlic and olive oil
Connections Hints for April 30, 2024 #323
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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 — WHAT “STOCK” MIGHT MEAN
Why is “merchandise” in the Purple group?
goods or commodities for sale
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 30, 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.
- stock
- Definition: a supply of goods or materials
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including ancestry or broth
- probe
- Definition: to investigate or examine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device used for exploration
- grill
- Definition: to question or interrogate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cooking device
- bill
- Definition: a document requesting payment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a proposed law or a bird's beak
Connections #323 explained
Why these words connect (April 30, 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: DIPPING SAUCES
These are all popular sauces used for dipping food, such as fries or vegetables. They are commonly found in restaurants and are known for their distinct flavors.
Green group: INTERROGATE
These are all synonyms for the act of questioning or examining someone. They are often used in legal or investigative contexts to gather information.
Blue group: TRANSACTION RECORD
These are all types of documents that record financial transactions. They are used to keep track of payments, purchases, and other monetary exchanges.
Purple group: WHAT “STOCK” MIGHT MEAN
These are all possible meanings of the word 'stock'. They range from a supply of goods to a type of broth or ancestry.
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.
“bill”
Seems like it belongs to: TRANSACTION RECORD
Actually belongs to: TRANSACTION RECORD
while it does fit, it's a common word and might be overlooked
“grill”
Seems like it belongs to: DIPPING SAUCES
Actually belongs to: INTERROGATE
grill can refer to a cooking device, but in this context it means to question
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “bill” didn't go with TRANSACTION RECORD
Seems like: TRANSACTION RECORD → Actually: TRANSACTION RECORD
while it does fit, it's a common word and might be overlooked
Why “grill” didn't go with DIPPING SAUCES
Seems like: DIPPING SAUCES → Actually: INTERROGATE
grill can refer to a cooking device, but in this context it means to question