Green group — INAUGURAL
Why is “MAIDEN” in the Green group?
first or initial, especially in reference to a voyage or flight
Connections Hints for May 25, 2024 #348
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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 — INAUGURAL
Why is “PREMIER” in the Green group?
first or most important, especially in reference to a performance or event
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 25, 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.
- BANNER
- Definition: a large sign or advertisement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a flag or a headline
- INITIAL
- Definition: first or beginning
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the first letter of a word
- CHAMPION
- Definition: to support or advocate for
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a winner or titleholder
- THEME
- Definition: a subject or idea
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical melody
Connections #348 explained
Why these words connect (May 25, 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: ADVERTISING FORMAT
These are all common formats used in advertising to reach a wide audience, including physical signs and digital displays.
Green group: INAUGURAL
These words all describe something that is first or initial, whether it's an event, a voyage, or a performance.
Blue group: ADVOCATE FOR
These words all describe actions or attitudes of supporting or endorsing something or someone, whether it's a cause, a person, or an idea.
Purple group: PRONOUN PLUS 'E'
These words are all formed by adding the letter 'e' to the end of a pronoun, resulting in a new word with a distinct meaning.
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.
“SIGN”
Seems like it belongs to: ADVOCATE FOR
Actually belongs to: ADVERTISING FORMAT
while a sign can be used to advocate for something, it is primarily an advertising format
“BACK”
Seems like it belongs to: ADVERTISING FORMAT
Actually belongs to: ADVOCATE FOR
while a back can be a location for an advertisement, the word 'back' in this context means to support or endorse
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SIGN” didn't go with ADVOCATE FOR
Seems like: ADVOCATE FOR → Actually: ADVERTISING FORMAT
while a sign can be used to advocate for something, it is primarily an advertising format
Why “BACK” didn't go with ADVERTISING FORMAT
Seems like: ADVERTISING FORMAT → Actually: ADVOCATE FOR
while a back can be a location for an advertisement, the word 'back' in this context means to support or endorse