Green group — FRUIT HOMOPHONES
Why is “LEACHY” in the Green group?
similar to leach, but sounds like a type of fruit
Connections Hints for May 19, 2024 #342
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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 — OLD-FASHIONED
Why is “STUFFY” in the Blue group?
formal or old-fashioned, can also refer to a room with poor ventilation
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 19, 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.
- CURRENT
- Definition: a type of fruit, also referring to something happening now
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of fruit and something happening now
- SQUARE
- Definition: old-fashioned, also a shape
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a shape and an adjective for old-fashioned
- STRAIGHT
- Definition: old-fashioned, also not curved
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including an adjective for old-fashioned and not curved
- PAIR
- Definition: a type of fruit, also two things together
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of fruit and two things together
Connections #342 explained
Why these words connect (May 19, 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: AFFLUENT
These words all describe someone who is wealthy, including FLUSH, LOADED, RICH, and WEALTHY, which are all synonyms for having a lot of money.
Green group: CUT INTO PIECES
These words all describe ways to cut or divide something into smaller pieces, including CHOP, CUBE, DICE, and MINCE, which are all related to cooking or preparing food.
Blue group: OLD-FASHIONED
These words all describe something that is old-fashioned or traditional, including SQUARE, STRAIGHT, STUFFY, and TRADITIONAL, which are all related to being formal or out of date.
Purple group: FRUIT HOMOPHONES
These words all sound like types of fruit, including BURY, CURRENT, LEACHY, and PAIR, which are all homophones for different types of fruit.
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.
“CUBE”
Seems like it belongs to: OLD-FASHIONED
Actually belongs to: CUT INTO PIECES
CUBE seems like it could be old-fashioned, but it actually refers to cutting something into small pieces
“STRAIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: CUT INTO PIECES
Actually belongs to: OLD-FASHIONED
STRAIGHT seems like it could be related to cutting, but it actually refers to something being old-fashioned
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CUBE” didn't go with OLD-FASHIONED
Seems like: OLD-FASHIONED → Actually: CUT INTO PIECES
CUBE seems like it could be old-fashioned, but it actually refers to cutting something into small pieces
Why “STRAIGHT” didn't go with CUT INTO PIECES
Seems like: CUT INTO PIECES → Actually: OLD-FASHIONED
STRAIGHT seems like it could be related to cutting, but it actually refers to something being old-fashioned