Green group — GRASSLAND
Why is “SAVANNA” in the Green group?
a type of tropical grassland with scattered trees
Connections Hints for May 15, 2024 #338
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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 — CAR COMPANIES MINUS LETTER
Why is “DOGE” in the Blue group?
a car company name minus a letter, referencing the Doge brand
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 15, 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.
- ACT
- Definition: a law or legislation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a performance or a division of a play
- PLAIN
- Definition: a type of grassland
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is simple or unadorned
- DIRECT
- Definition: honest and straightforward
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a command or instruction
- MEASURE
- Definition: a proposed law
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of quantity or a standard
Connections #338 explained
Why these words connect (May 15, 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: BIT OF LEGISLATION
These are all terms used to describe proposed laws or legislation, including acts, bills, and resolutions.
Green group: GRASSLAND
These are all types of grasslands or open areas, including meadows, plains, and savannas.
Blue group: FORTHRIGHT
These are all words that describe someone or something that is honest and straightforward, including direct, frank, and open.
Purple group: CAR COMPANIES MINUS LETTER
These are all car company names with a letter removed, including Aura, Buck, Doge, and Hoda.
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.
“BUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: GRASSLAND
Actually belongs to: CAR COMPANIES MINUS LETTER
Buck can refer to a male deer, but in this context, it's a car company name minus a letter
“PLAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: FORTHRIGHT
Actually belongs to: GRASSLAND
Plain can refer to something that is simple or honest, but in this context, it's a type of grassland
“ACT”
Seems like it belongs to: FORTHRIGHT
Actually belongs to: BIT OF LEGISLATION
Act can refer to a performance or a division of a play, but in this context, it's a law or legislation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUCK” didn't go with GRASSLAND
Seems like: GRASSLAND → Actually: CAR COMPANIES MINUS LETTER
Buck can refer to a male deer, but in this context, it's a car company name minus a letter
Why “PLAIN” didn't go with FORTHRIGHT
Seems like: FORTHRIGHT → Actually: GRASSLAND
Plain can refer to something that is simple or honest, but in this context, it's a type of grassland
Why “ACT” didn't go with FORTHRIGHT
Seems like: FORTHRIGHT → Actually: BIT OF LEGISLATION
Act can refer to a performance or a division of a play, but in this context, it's a law or legislation