Green group — ASSURE, AS A VICTORY
Why is “cinch” in the Green group?
to make certain or guarantee something, often used to describe an easy victory
Connections Hints for May 16, 2024 #339
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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 — MOVE IN AN EFFORTLESS WAY
Why is “glide” in the Blue group?
to move smoothly and continuously, often with little effort
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 16, 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.
- shot
- Definition: a photograph
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a vaccination or a shot in a sporting context
- breeze
- Definition: to move effortlessly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gentle wind
- lock
- Definition: to secure or guarantee something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for securing a door
- sail
- Definition: to move smoothly and effortlessly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of boat or a journey by boat
Connections #339 explained
Why these words connect (May 16, 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: PHOTO
These are all words related to taking a picture, including a snapshot or a still image
Green group: ASSURE, AS A VICTORY
These are all words that mean to secure or guarantee something, often used to describe an easy victory, such as a cinch or a lock
Blue group: MOVE IN AN EFFORTLESS WAY
These are all words that describe moving smoothly and effortlessly, such as gliding or sailing
Purple group: ___ BLANKET
These are all words that can be used to describe a type of blanket, such as a picnic blanket or a security blanket
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.
“shot”
Seems like it belongs to: PHOTO
Actually belongs to: ASSURE, AS A VICTORY
while 'shot' can refer to a photograph, in this context it means to secure or guarantee something, like a victory
“lock”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE IN AN EFFORTLESS WAY
Actually belongs to: ASSURE, AS A VICTORY
while 'lock' can imply a sense of security or stability, it is not directly related to moving effortlessly
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “shot” didn't go with PHOTO
Seems like: PHOTO → Actually: ASSURE, AS A VICTORY
while 'shot' can refer to a photograph, in this context it means to secure or guarantee something, like a victory
Why “lock” didn't go with MOVE IN AN EFFORTLESS WAY
Seems like: MOVE IN AN EFFORTLESS WAY → Actually: ASSURE, AS A VICTORY
while 'lock' can imply a sense of security or stability, it is not directly related to moving effortlessly