Purple group — ___ IRON
Why is “WAFFLE” in the Purple group?
a type of iron used to make waffles, a breakfast food
Connections Hints for May 27, 2024 #350
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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 — KINDS OF NOTES
Why is “QUARTER” in the Green group?
a type of musical note, also a US coin worth 25 cents
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 27, 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.
- FLAT
- Definition: a type of musical note
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of living space or a geographical area
- NATURAL
- Definition: a type of musical note
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that occurs without human intervention
- VOICE
- Definition: the right to express an opinion
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sound or a person's vocal quality
- SPEAK
- Definition: a dog command
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of communicating verbally
Connections #350 explained
Why these words connect (May 27, 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: AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKING
These words are all related to having a say in a decision or expressing one's opinion, including voting and speaking up.
Green group: DOG COMMANDS
These words are all commands given to dogs, including basic obedience commands and tricks.
Blue group: KINDS OF NOTES
These words are all types of musical notes, including flat, natural, and whole notes.
Purple group: ___ IRON
These words are all types of irons used in cooking, including a waffle iron and a steam iron.
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.
“SPEAK”
Seems like it belongs to: AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKING
Actually belongs to: DOG COMMANDS
SPEAK seems like it could be related to expressing an opinion, but it's actually a command given to dogs.
“VOICE”
Seems like it belongs to: DOG COMMANDS
Actually belongs to: AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKING
VOICE seems like it could be a command given to dogs, but it's actually related to expressing an opinion.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPEAK” didn't go with AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKING
Seems like: AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKING → Actually: DOG COMMANDS
SPEAK seems like it could be related to expressing an opinion, but it's actually a command given to dogs.
Why “VOICE” didn't go with DOG COMMANDS
Seems like: DOG COMMANDS → Actually: AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKING
VOICE seems like it could be a command given to dogs, but it's actually related to expressing an opinion.