Green group — FOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH SENTIMENTALITY
Why is “SCHMALTZ” in the Green group?
excessive sentimentality, also a type of chicken or goose fat used in cooking
Connections Hints for May 24, 2024 #347
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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 — FOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH SENTIMENTALITY
Why is “SAP” in the Green group?
tree fluid, also a slang term for a foolish person
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 24, 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.
- SAP
- Definition: tree fluid, also a slang term for a foolish person
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to both a tree fluid and a slang term
- SMILE
- Definition: a facial expression, but also something that can be 'cracked' as in a joke
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to both a facial expression and a joke
- CHUMP
- Definition: a foolish person, also a phrase 'chump change' meaning a small amount of money
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to both a person and a phrase
- SEA
- Definition: a large body of water, also 'sea change' meaning a significant transformation
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to both a body of water and a phrase
Connections #347 explained
Why these words connect (May 24, 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: CONDUITS FOR WATER REMOVAL
These are all conduits that help remove water from a location, including drains, ducts, pipes, and sewers.
Green group: FOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH SENTIMENTALITY
These are all food products that are often associated with sentimental value or emotional connections, including comfort foods and nostalgic treats.
Blue group: THINGS TO CRACK
These are all things that can be cracked, including physical objects, facial expressions, and even jokes.
Purple group: ___ CHANGE
These are all phrases that include the word 'change', including 'chump change', 'climate change', 'loose change', and 'sea change'.
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.
“PIPE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS TO CRACK
Actually belongs to: CONDUITS FOR WATER REMOVAL
while a pipe can be cracked, it is primarily a conduit for water removal
“WINDOW”
Seems like it belongs to: CONDUITS FOR WATER REMOVAL
Actually belongs to: THINGS TO CRACK
while a window can have a pipe, it is primarily something that can be cracked
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIPE” didn't go with THINGS TO CRACK
Seems like: THINGS TO CRACK → Actually: CONDUITS FOR WATER REMOVAL
while a pipe can be cracked, it is primarily a conduit for water removal
Why “WINDOW” didn't go with CONDUITS FOR WATER REMOVAL
Seems like: CONDUITS FOR WATER REMOVAL → Actually: THINGS TO CRACK
while a window can have a pipe, it is primarily something that can be cracked