Yellow group — HIGHLY SKILLED
Why is “CRACKERJACK” in the Yellow group?
an expert or skilled person, also a type of caramel-coated popcorn
Connections Hints for May 2, 2024 #325
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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
▼Green group — WORDS STARTING WITH MUSIC GENRES
Why is “ROCKETRY” in the Green group?
the design and construction of rockets, also related to the music genre 'rock'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 2, 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.
- JACK
- Definition: a device used to lift a vehicle
- Why it's tricky: also a common name and a playing card rank
- ACE
- Definition: an expert or highly skilled person
- Why it's tricky: also a playing card rank and a tennis serve
- HER
- Definition: a 2013 science fiction film
- Why it's tricky: also a pronoun
- SIGNS
- Definition: a 2002 science fiction film
- Why it's tricky: also a general term for indicators or symbols
Connections #325 explained
Why these words connect (May 2, 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: HIGHLY SKILLED
These are all terms used to describe someone with exceptional skill or expertise, such as an expert or a hotshot.
Green group: USED TO FIX A FLAT
These are all tools or devices used to fix a flat tire, including a jack and a wrench.
Blue group: JOAQUIN PHOENIX MOVIES
These are all movies starring Joaquin Phoenix, including Gladiator and Joker.
Purple group: WORDS STARTING WITH MUSIC GENRES
These are all words that start with a music genre, such as pop or rock.
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.
“JACK”
Seems like it belongs to: HIGHLY SKILLED
Actually belongs to: USED TO FIX A FLAT
while 'jack' can refer to an expert, in this context it's a device used to lift a vehicle
“ACE”
Seems like it belongs to: USED TO FIX A FLAT
Actually belongs to: HIGHLY SKILLED
while 'ace' can refer to a playing card rank, in this context it's an expert or highly skilled person
“HER”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS STARTING WITH MUSIC GENRES
Actually belongs to: JOAQUIN PHOENIX MOVIES
while 'her' starts with a music genre, in this context it's a 2013 science fiction film
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JACK” didn't go with HIGHLY SKILLED
Seems like: HIGHLY SKILLED → Actually: USED TO FIX A FLAT
while 'jack' can refer to an expert, in this context it's a device used to lift a vehicle
Why “ACE” didn't go with USED TO FIX A FLAT
Seems like: USED TO FIX A FLAT → Actually: HIGHLY SKILLED
while 'ace' can refer to a playing card rank, in this context it's an expert or highly skilled person
Why “HER” didn't go with WORDS STARTING WITH MUSIC GENRES
Seems like: WORDS STARTING WITH MUSIC GENRES → Actually: JOAQUIN PHOENIX MOVIES
while 'her' starts with a music genre, in this context it's a 2013 science fiction film