Green group — CLASSIC STILL LIFE COMPONENTS
Why is “PITCHER” in the Green group?
a container for liquids, often depicted in still life paintings
Connections Hints for May 17, 2024 #340
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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 — CLASSIC STILL LIFE COMPONENTS
Why is “SKULL” in the Green group?
a symbol of death or danger, often used in still life art
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 17, 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.
- BASE
- Definition: a starting point or foundation
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a location or a concept
- PITCHER
- Definition: a container for liquids
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a baseball player
- LOW
- Definition: of poor quality or character
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical position or a sound
- SKULL
- Definition: a symbol of death or danger
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the bony structure of the head
Connections #340 explained
Why these words connect (May 17, 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: CORRUPT
These words all describe something that is tainted or impure, often in a moral or ethical sense. They can refer to people, actions, or environments that are considered corrupt or debased.
Green group: REACH OUT TO
These words all describe ways to initiate contact or communicate with someone, often through digital means. They can refer to actions, tools, or platforms used to connect with others.
Blue group: CLASSIC STILL LIFE COMPONENTS
These words all describe objects that are commonly depicted in still life paintings, often in a symbolic or metaphorical sense. They can refer to items, textures, or compositions used to create a still life scene.
Purple group: BEER ___
These words all describe phrases or concepts related to beer or drinking, often in a social or cultural sense. They can refer to types of beer, drinking games, or activities associated with beer consumption.
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.
“BASE”
Seems like it belongs to: BEER ___
Actually belongs to: CORRUPT
BASE seems like it could be a type of beer, but it actually refers to a corrupt or immoral foundation
“PONG”
Seems like it belongs to: REACH OUT TO
Actually belongs to: BEER ___
PONG seems like it could be a way to contact someone, but it actually refers to a type of beer game
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BASE” didn't go with BEER ___
Seems like: BEER ___ → Actually: CORRUPT
BASE seems like it could be a type of beer, but it actually refers to a corrupt or immoral foundation
Why “PONG” didn't go with REACH OUT TO
Seems like: REACH OUT TO → Actually: BEER ___
PONG seems like it could be a way to contact someone, but it actually refers to a type of beer game