Blue group — UNITS OF LENGTH
Why is “FATHOM” in the Blue group?
a unit of length, equal to 6 feet, often used in nautical contexts
Connections Hints for May 3, 2024 #326
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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 — UNITS OF LENGTH
Why is “LEAGUE” in the Blue group?
a unit of length, approximately 3 miles, often used in historical or poetic contexts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 3, 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.
- LEAGUE
- Definition: a unit of length, approximately 3 miles
- Why it's tricky: often associated with sports organizations
- FOOT
- Definition: a unit of length, equal to 12 inches
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the lower extremity of the human body
- YARD
- Definition: a unit of length, equal to 3 feet
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a outdoor area adjacent to a building
- FATHOM
- Definition: a unit of length, equal to 6 feet
- Why it's tricky: also means to understand or comprehend something
Connections #326 explained
Why these words connect (May 3, 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: NIGHTSPOTS
These are all types of establishments where people go to socialize and have a good time, often with music and drinks.
Green group: CAST OFF
These are all verbs that mean to release or discard something, often used in different contexts such as relationships, objects, or responsibilities.
Blue group: UNITS OF LENGTH
These are all units of measurement used to express length or distance, often used in different fields such as science, sports, or everyday life.
Purple group: ___ SALE
These are all types of sales or events where items are sold, often used in different contexts such as retail, charity, or community events.
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.
“DROP”
Seems like it belongs to: NIGHTSPOTS
Actually belongs to: CAST OFF
while a drop can refer to a small amount of a liquid, often consumed at nightspots, in this context it means to let something fall or release it
“SHED”
Seems like it belongs to: UNITS OF LENGTH
Actually belongs to: CAST OFF
while a shed can be a small building, often measured in units of length, in this context it means to get rid of something or let it go
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DROP” didn't go with NIGHTSPOTS
Seems like: NIGHTSPOTS → Actually: CAST OFF
while a drop can refer to a small amount of a liquid, often consumed at nightspots, in this context it means to let something fall or release it
Why “SHED” didn't go with UNITS OF LENGTH
Seems like: UNITS OF LENGTH → Actually: CAST OFF
while a shed can be a small building, often measured in units of length, in this context it means to get rid of something or let it go