Yellow group — FEATURES ON A PAIR OF JEANS
Why is “RIVET” in the Yellow group?
A small metal fastener used to join two pieces of fabric together
Connections Hints for May 1, 2024 #324
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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 — MEMBER OF A ’60S BAND
Why is “KINK” in the Purple group?
A British rock band known for their eclectic and experimental style
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 1, 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.
- POINT
- Definition: A location in space, often represented by coordinates
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to a sharp tip or a specific location
- LINE
- Definition: A set of points extending infinitely in two directions
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to a queue or a phone connection
- PLANE
- Definition: A flat surface extending infinitely in all directions
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to an airplane or a level surface
- VIEW
- Definition: A way of displaying content in a web browser
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to a scenic outlook or an opinion
Connections #324 explained
Why these words connect (May 1, 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: FEATURES ON A PAIR OF JEANS
These are all common features found on a pair of jeans, including functional and decorative elements
Green group: OBJECTS IN 0-, 1-, 2- AND 3-DIMENSIONAL SPACE
These are all geometric objects that exist in different dimensions, from a single point to a three-dimensional solid
Blue group: WEB BROWSER MENUS
These are all common menus found in web browsers, used for navigating and managing content
Purple group: MEMBER OF A ’60S BAND
These are all names of famous bands or musicians from the 1960s, known for their contributions to the music scene
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.
“WINDOW”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES ON A PAIR OF JEANS
Actually belongs to: WEB BROWSER MENUS
While windows can be a feature on a pair of jeans, in this context, it refers to a web browser menu
“POCKET”
Seems like it belongs to: WEB BROWSER MENUS
Actually belongs to: FEATURES ON A PAIR OF JEANS
While pocket can be a feature in a web browser, in this context, it refers to a feature on a pair of jeans
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WINDOW” didn't go with FEATURES ON A PAIR OF JEANS
Seems like: FEATURES ON A PAIR OF JEANS → Actually: WEB BROWSER MENUS
While windows can be a feature on a pair of jeans, in this context, it refers to a web browser menu
Why “POCKET” didn't go with WEB BROWSER MENUS
Seems like: WEB BROWSER MENUS → Actually: FEATURES ON A PAIR OF JEANS
While pocket can be a feature in a web browser, in this context, it refers to a feature on a pair of jeans