Blue group — TAROT CARDS, WITH “THE”
Why is “MAGICIAN” in the Blue group?
a person who performs magic tricks, also a tarot card
Connections Hints for May 6, 2024 #329
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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 — TAROT CARDS, WITH “THE”
Why is “LOVERS” in the Blue group?
a tarot card representing relationships and choices
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 6, 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.
- LINK
- Definition: a connection between two things
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a physical connection or a conceptual one
- TIE
- Definition: to connect or fasten
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of neckwear
- MAGICIAN
- Definition: a person who performs magic tricks
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who practices occult magic
- FOOL
- Definition: a tarot card
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who acts unwisely
Connections #329 explained
Why these words connect (May 6, 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: CONNECT
These words are all about connecting or linking things together, whether physically or conceptually.
Green group: NUISANCE
These words are all about things that can be annoying or troublesome.
Blue group: QUANTITY WORDS
These words are all about quantities or amounts of things.
Purple group: TAROT CARDS, WITH “THE”
These words are all names of tarot cards, often preceded by 'the'.
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.
“PAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: CONNECT
Actually belongs to: NUISANCE
while pain can be connected to something, it's more of a nuisance
“TIE”
Seems like it belongs to: NUISANCE
Actually belongs to: CONNECT
while a tie can be a nuisance, it's more of a connection
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PAIN” didn't go with CONNECT
Seems like: CONNECT → Actually: NUISANCE
while pain can be connected to something, it's more of a nuisance
Why “TIE” didn't go with NUISANCE
Seems like: NUISANCE → Actually: CONNECT
while a tie can be a nuisance, it's more of a connection