Green group — ORNAMENTAL BORDER
Why is “RUFFLE” in the Green group?
a decorative gather or pleat in fabric, often used on clothing or upholstery
Connections Hints for May 26, 2024 #349
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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 — ORNAMENTAL BORDER
Why is “FRILL” in the Green group?
a decorative edge or border, often made of gathered or pleated fabric
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 26, 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.
- LAY
- Definition: to put or place something down
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including 'to lay eggs' or 'a layer of something'
- SET
- Definition: to put something in a particular position
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'a group of things' or 'to fix or determine something'
- WISE
- Definition: having or showing experience and good judgment
- Why it's tricky: sounds like 'double u', a plural letter sound
- TEASE
- Definition: to laugh at or mock someone in a playful way
- Why it's tricky: sounds like 'double e', a plural letter sound
Connections #349 explained
Why these words connect (May 26, 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: FOUND ON A STOVE TOP
These are all common kitchen items that can be found on a stove top, including cookware and appliances.
Green group: ORNAMENTAL BORDER
These are all types of decorative edges or borders, often used on clothing or upholstery.
Blue group: DEPOSIT, WITH “DOWN”
These are all verbs that mean to put or place something down, often with the word 'down' preceding them.
Purple group: WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS
These are all words that sound like plural letters, such as 'GEEZ' sounding like 'double z'.
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.
“LAY”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS
Actually belongs to: DEPOSIT, WITH “DOWN”
although 'lay' sounds like a plural letter, it belongs to the 'deposit' category due to its meaning of putting something down
“SET”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS
Actually belongs to: DEPOSIT, WITH “DOWN”
similar to 'lay', 'set' belongs to the 'deposit' category due to its meaning of putting something in a particular position
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LAY” didn't go with WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS
Seems like: WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS → Actually: DEPOSIT, WITH “DOWN”
although 'lay' sounds like a plural letter, it belongs to the 'deposit' category due to its meaning of putting something down
Why “SET” didn't go with WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS
Seems like: WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS → Actually: DEPOSIT, WITH “DOWN”
similar to 'lay', 'set' belongs to the 'deposit' category due to its meaning of putting something in a particular position