Green group — WORDS BEGINNING WITH GREETINGS
Why is “HIJINKS” in the Green group?
mischief or foolish behavior, related to the greeting 'hi'
Connections Hints for May 23, 2024 #346
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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 — WORDS BEGINNING WITH GREETINGS
Why is “HEYDAY” in the Green group?
a time of greatest success or popularity, related to the greeting 'hey'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 23, 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.
- MILK
- Definition: to take advantage of a situation
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a dairy product, but can also mean to exploit
- USE
- Definition: to take advantage of something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to utilize or to exploit
- CULTURE
- Definition: a section of a newspaper
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to the arts or social norms, but can also refer to a newspaper section
- SUPPER
- Definition: an evening meal, related to the greeting 'sup'
- Why it's tricky: not a direct greeting, but related to one
Connections #346 explained
Why these words connect (May 23, 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: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
These words all describe ways to exploit or utilize a situation, often for personal gain. They can be used in various contexts, from business to everyday life.
Green group: FINISHED, AS TIME
These words all describe the completion or end of a time period, often used to indicate that something is finished or over. They can be used in various contexts, from everyday conversation to formal writing.
Blue group: NEWSPAPER DESKS
These words all describe common sections found in a newspaper, often used to categorize and organize content. They can be used in various contexts, from journalism to media studies.
Purple group: WORDS BEGINNING WITH GREETINGS
These words all start with a greeting or a word related to a greeting, often used to create a sense of familiarity or friendliness. They can be used in various contexts, from everyday conversation to creative writing.
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.
“CITY”
Seems like it belongs to: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
Actually belongs to: NEWSPAPER DESKS
city might seem like a place to exploit, but it's actually a newspaper section
“COPY”
Seems like it belongs to: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
Actually belongs to: NEWSPAPER DESKS
copy might seem like a way to exploit, but it's actually a newspaper section
“SPORTS”
Seems like it belongs to: FINISHED, AS TIME
Actually belongs to: NEWSPAPER DESKS
sports might seem like a time-related category, but it's actually a newspaper section
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CITY” didn't go with TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
Seems like: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF → Actually: NEWSPAPER DESKS
city might seem like a place to exploit, but it's actually a newspaper section
Why “COPY” didn't go with TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
Seems like: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF → Actually: NEWSPAPER DESKS
copy might seem like a way to exploit, but it's actually a newspaper section
Why “SPORTS” didn't go with FINISHED, AS TIME
Seems like: FINISHED, AS TIME → Actually: NEWSPAPER DESKS
sports might seem like a time-related category, but it's actually a newspaper section