Yellow group — FOOD
Why is “CHOW” in the Yellow group?
food, especially for animals
Connections Hints for May 29, 2024 #352
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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 — ___ MARKET
Why is “FLEA” in the Green group?
a type of market where second-hand goods are sold
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 29, 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.
- BULL
- Definition: a market trend or a type of animal
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can refer to finance or livestock
- COW
- Definition: to intimidate or a type of animal
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can refer to an animal or an action
- LEAD
- Definition: to guide or a type of metal
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can refer to a verb or a noun
- STOCK
- Definition: a type of market or a supply of goods
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can refer to finance or inventory
Connections #352 explained
Why these words connect (May 29, 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: FOOD
These are all words related to eating or types of food, including CHOW, a slang term for food, and GRUB, a colloquialism for food.
Green group: PILOT
These are all words related to guiding or directing, including DIRECT, a verb meaning to control, and STEER, a verb meaning to navigate.
Blue group: INTIMIDATE
These are all words related to intimidating or frightening, including BULLY, a verb meaning to intimidate, and DAUNT, a verb meaning to discourage.
Purple group: ___ MARKET
These are all words related to types of markets, including BULL, a term referring to a rising market, and FLEA, a type of market where second-hand goods are sold.
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.
“BULL”
Seems like it belongs to: INTIMIDATE
Actually belongs to: ___ MARKET
BULL can refer to a market trend, but also seems like it could fit with INTIMIDATE due to its aggressive connotation
“COW”
Seems like it belongs to: FOOD
Actually belongs to: INTIMIDATE
COW can refer to an animal, but also seems like it could fit with INTIMIDATE due to its verb form meaning to intimidate
“LEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: INTIMIDATE
Actually belongs to: PILOT
LEAD can refer to a verb meaning to guide, but also seems like it could fit with INTIMIDATE due to its connotation of power
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BULL” didn't go with INTIMIDATE
Seems like: INTIMIDATE → Actually: ___ MARKET
BULL can refer to a market trend, but also seems like it could fit with INTIMIDATE due to its aggressive connotation
Why “COW” didn't go with FOOD
Seems like: FOOD → Actually: INTIMIDATE
COW can refer to an animal, but also seems like it could fit with INTIMIDATE due to its verb form meaning to intimidate
Why “LEAD” didn't go with INTIMIDATE
Seems like: INTIMIDATE → Actually: PILOT
LEAD can refer to a verb meaning to guide, but also seems like it could fit with INTIMIDATE due to its connotation of power