Green group — SATIRICAL PUBLICATIONS, FAMILIARLY
Why is “LAMPOON” in the Green group?
a satirical publication known for its humorous and ironic content
Connections Hints for May 11, 2024 #334
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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
▼Yellow group — ONE WITH TOP BILLING
Why is “PRINCIPAL” in the Yellow group?
a person who plays the main role in a performance or production
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 11, 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.
- LEAD
- Definition: a person who plays the main role
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a heavy metal
- STAR
- Definition: a famous performer
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a celestial body
- CROSS
- Definition: a symbol of Christianity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an intersection or a hybrid
- MAD
- Definition: a satirical publication
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a state of anger or insanity
Connections #334 explained
Why these words connect (May 11, 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: ONE WITH TOP BILLING
These are all terms used to describe a person who plays the main role in a performance or production, such as a lead actor or a headlining musician.
Green group: VAMPIRE VULNERABILITIES
These are all things that are commonly believed to be harmful or repulsive to vampires, such as garlic, silver, and sunlight.
Blue group: SATIRICAL PUBLICATIONS, FAMILIARLY
These are all names of satirical publications that are known for their humorous and ironic content, such as Mad Magazine and The Onion.
Purple group: CLUB ___
These are all words that can be combined with 'club' to form a common phrase, such as a music club or a sandwich club.
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.
“SILVER”
Seems like it belongs to: ONE WITH TOP BILLING
Actually belongs to: VAMPIRE VULNERABILITIES
silver is often associated with wealth and prestige, but in this context, it refers to a vampire's weakness
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: VAMPIRE VULNERABILITIES
Actually belongs to: ONE WITH TOP BILLING
a star can refer to a celestial body, but in this context, it refers to a famous performer
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SILVER” didn't go with ONE WITH TOP BILLING
Seems like: ONE WITH TOP BILLING → Actually: VAMPIRE VULNERABILITIES
silver is often associated with wealth and prestige, but in this context, it refers to a vampire's weakness
Why “STAR” didn't go with VAMPIRE VULNERABILITIES
Seems like: VAMPIRE VULNERABILITIES → Actually: ONE WITH TOP BILLING
a star can refer to a celestial body, but in this context, it refers to a famous performer