Purple group — STARTS OF MONSTERS
Why is “WERE” in the Purple group?
a prefix meaning 'man' or 'human', as in werewolf, a mythical creature that is half-human and half-wolf
Connections Hints for May 5, 2024 #328
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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 — STARTS OF MONSTERS
Why is “MUM” in the Purple group?
a prefix meaning 'wrapped' or 'covered', as in mummy, an ancient Egyptian corpse wrapped in linen bandages
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 5, 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.
- FRUIT
- Definition: a product or result of labor
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a type of food, but in this context, it means a benefit or outcome
- RETURN
- Definition: a profit or benefit
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to come back or give back, but in this context, it refers to a financial gain
- ACT
- Definition: to perform in a movie
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to take action or to pretend, but in this context, it refers to acting in a film
- DIRECT
- Definition: to guide or manage the production of a movie
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to point or aim, but in this context, it refers to the role of a director in filmmaking
Connections #328 explained
Why these words connect (May 5, 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: SOMETHING GAINED FROM HARD WORK
These words all describe outcomes or benefits that result from hard work or labor, such as a benefit, fruit, return, or reward.
Green group: KINDS OF BAGELS
These words all describe different types of bagels, such as egg, everything, plain, or poppy, which are commonly found in bakeries or cafes.
Blue group: CONTRIBUTE TO A MOVIE
These words all describe different roles or ways to contribute to a movie, such as acting, directing, producing, or writing, which are all essential to the filmmaking process.
Purple group: STARTS OF MONSTERS
These words all describe prefixes or beginnings of monster names, such as Frank from Frankenstein, Mum from mummy, Vamp from vampire, or Were from werewolf, which are all iconic creatures in mythology and popular culture.
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.
“PLAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: SOMETHING GAINED FROM HARD WORK
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF BAGELS
while 'plain' can refer to something simple or unadorned, in this context, it refers to a type of bagel, not a benefit or outcome of hard work
“PRODUCE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF BAGELS
Actually belongs to: CONTRIBUTE TO A MOVIE
while 'produce' can refer to food or goods, in this context, it refers to the role of a producer in filmmaking, not a type of bagel
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PLAIN” didn't go with SOMETHING GAINED FROM HARD WORK
Seems like: SOMETHING GAINED FROM HARD WORK → Actually: KINDS OF BAGELS
while 'plain' can refer to something simple or unadorned, in this context, it refers to a type of bagel, not a benefit or outcome of hard work
Why “PRODUCE” didn't go with KINDS OF BAGELS
Seems like: KINDS OF BAGELS → Actually: CONTRIBUTE TO A MOVIE
while 'produce' can refer to food or goods, in this context, it refers to the role of a producer in filmmaking, not a type of bagel