Green group — HOMOPHONES OF MUSICALS
Why is “KATZ” in the Green group?
a surname that sounds like the musical 'Cats'
Connections Hints for May 13, 2024 #336
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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 — HOMOPHONES OF MUSICALS
Why is “MAIM” in the Green group?
a word that sounds like the musical 'Mame'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 13, 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.
- LINE
- Definition: a series of products by a fashion designer
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a row of objects or a phone connection
- TAG
- Definition: to chase someone in a playground game
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a label or a keyword
- DUCK
- Definition: a Looney Tunes character
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of bird or to avoid something
- HARE
- Definition: a homophone of the musical 'Hair'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fast-moving rabbit
Connections #336 explained
Why these words connect (May 13, 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: FASHION DESIGNER'S OUTPUT
These are all terms used to describe the creations of a fashion designer, such as a brand or a collection.
Green group: PLAYGROUND VERBS
These are all actions that kids might take on a playground, such as dodging or hiding.
Blue group: LOONEY TUNES FIGURES
These are all characters from the classic Looney Tunes cartoons, such as Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF MUSICALS
These are all words that sound like the titles of famous musicals, such as 'Hair' or 'Cats'.
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.
“LINE”
Seems like it belongs to: PLAYGROUND VERBS
Actually belongs to: FASHION DESIGNER'S OUTPUT
while 'line' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a series of products by a fashion designer
“TAG”
Seems like it belongs to: FASHION DESIGNER'S OUTPUT
Actually belongs to: PLAYGROUND VERBS
while 'tag' can be a label, in this context it refers to a playground game
“DUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: PLAYGROUND VERBS
Actually belongs to: LOONEY TUNES FIGURES
while 'duck' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a Looney Tunes character
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LINE” didn't go with PLAYGROUND VERBS
Seems like: PLAYGROUND VERBS → Actually: FASHION DESIGNER'S OUTPUT
while 'line' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a series of products by a fashion designer
Why “TAG” didn't go with FASHION DESIGNER'S OUTPUT
Seems like: FASHION DESIGNER'S OUTPUT → Actually: PLAYGROUND VERBS
while 'tag' can be a label, in this context it refers to a playground game
Why “DUCK” didn't go with PLAYGROUND VERBS
Seems like: PLAYGROUND VERBS → Actually: LOONEY TUNES FIGURES
while 'duck' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a Looney Tunes character