Yellow group — SMIDGEN
Why is “SMIDGEN” in the Yellow group?
a small amount of something
Connections Hints for May 21, 2024 #344
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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 — BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT
Why is “CHALK” in the Blue group?
a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock used as a writing tool
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 21, 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.
- MATCH
- Definition: a platform for finding romantic partners
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small stick used to produce fire
- Definition: a small bag sewn into or attached to a garment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small enclosed space
- RACK
- Definition: a frame or structure for holding or storing things
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for torturing people
- STEAL
- Definition: to take something without permission
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a baseball term
Connections #344 explained
Why these words connect (May 21, 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: SMIDGEN
These words all refer to tiny quantities or amounts of something, often used in cooking or measurement.
Green group: BARGAIN
These words all relate to getting something at a low price or negotiating a good price, often used in business or shopping.
Blue group: BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT
These words all refer to equipment or tools used in the game of billiards, often found in a pool hall or game room.
Purple group: ___BOOK (THAT’S NOT A BOOK)
These words all refer to types of 'books' that are not actually novels or written works, but rather platforms or objects with 'book' in their name.
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.
“MATCH”
Seems like it belongs to: BARGAIN
Actually belongs to: ___BOOK (THAT’S NOT A BOOK)
MATCH can seem like a good deal, but it actually refers to a dating platform
“RACK”
Seems like it belongs to: BARGAIN
Actually belongs to: BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT
RACK can seem like a good price, but it actually refers to a billiards equipment
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MATCH” didn't go with BARGAIN
Seems like: BARGAIN → Actually: ___BOOK (THAT’S NOT A BOOK)
MATCH can seem like a good deal, but it actually refers to a dating platform
Why “RACK” didn't go with BARGAIN
Seems like: BARGAIN → Actually: BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT
RACK can seem like a good price, but it actually refers to a billiards equipment