Green group — ENJOY A MEAL
Why is “SUP” in the Green group?
an informal or dialectical term for eating or drinking something
Connections Hints for May 14, 2024 #337
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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 — SPANISH PRONOUNS/POSSESSIVES
Why is “SUS” in the Blue group?
a Spanish pronoun meaning 'his', 'her', or 'their'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 14, 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.
- DRAFT
- Definition: a preliminary version of a document or plan
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a current of air
- SKETCH
- Definition: a rough outline or drawing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a brief description or performance
- FEAST
- Definition: a large and special meal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a celebration or festival
- SUP
- Definition: to eat or drink something
- Why it's tricky: informal or dialectical usage
Connections #337 explained
Why these words connect (May 14, 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: EARLY ITERATION
These words are all related to the initial phases of a plan or idea, including drafting, outlining, and sketching.
Green group: ENJOY A MEAL
These words are all related to consuming food or drink, including formal and informal settings.
Blue group: SPANISH PRONOUNS/POSSESSIVES
These words are all related to Spanish pronouns and possessives, including words for 'he', 'she', and 'they'.
Purple group: SLIM ___
These words are all related to the phrase 'slim ___', including terms for physical fitness and limited resources.
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.
“PLAN”
Seems like it belongs to: ENJOY A MEAL
Actually belongs to: EARLY ITERATION
while planning a meal is common, 'plan' is more closely related to the early stages of a project
“FEED”
Seems like it belongs to: SPANISH PRONOUNS/POSSESSIVES
Actually belongs to: ENJOY A MEAL
although 'feed' can be related to nourishment, it is not a Spanish pronoun or possessive
“FIT”
Seems like it belongs to: ENJOY A MEAL
Actually belongs to: SLIM ___
while being fit can relate to healthy eating, 'fit' is more closely related to the phrase 'slim fit'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PLAN” didn't go with ENJOY A MEAL
Seems like: ENJOY A MEAL → Actually: EARLY ITERATION
while planning a meal is common, 'plan' is more closely related to the early stages of a project
Why “FEED” didn't go with SPANISH PRONOUNS/POSSESSIVES
Seems like: SPANISH PRONOUNS/POSSESSIVES → Actually: ENJOY A MEAL
although 'feed' can be related to nourishment, it is not a Spanish pronoun or possessive
Why “FIT” didn't go with ENJOY A MEAL
Seems like: ENJOY A MEAL → Actually: SLIM ___
while being fit can relate to healthy eating, 'fit' is more closely related to the phrase 'slim fit'