Purple group — HAIRSTYLES
Why is “SHAG” in the Purple group?
a layered hairstyle, often with a lot of volume
Connections Hints for May 30, 2024 #353
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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 — ___ PIN
Why is “BOBBY” in the Green group?
a type of pin, often used in British English
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 30, 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.
- PULL
- Definition: influence or power
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to physical force
- WEIGHT
- Definition: importance or influence
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to physical mass
- CROP
- Definition: a hairstyle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a harvested plant product
- FADE
- Definition: a hairstyle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gradual decrease in intensity
Connections #353 explained
Why these words connect (May 30, 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: PLUNDER
These words are all related to taking or stealing something, often in a violent or forceful manner. They are all synonyms for plundering or looting.
Green group: INFLUENCE
These words are all related to having power or influence over someone or something. They can be used to describe someone's ability to sway or persuade others.
Blue group: HAIRSTYLES
These words are all related to different styles of cutting or trimming hair. They are all names of popular hairstyles.
Purple group: ___ PIN
These words are all related to different types of pins, often used for specific purposes. They are all names of pins that can be used to fasten or hold things together.
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.
“PUSH”
Seems like it belongs to: INFLUENCE
Actually belongs to: ___ PIN
PUSH pin seems like it belongs to influence, but it's actually a type of pin
“CLOUT”
Seems like it belongs to: PLUNDER
Actually belongs to: INFLUENCE
CLOUT can be associated with power, which might seem like plunder, but it's actually about influence
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PUSH” didn't go with INFLUENCE
Seems like: INFLUENCE → Actually: ___ PIN
PUSH pin seems like it belongs to influence, but it's actually a type of pin
Why “CLOUT” didn't go with PLUNDER
Seems like: PLUNDER → Actually: INFLUENCE
CLOUT can be associated with power, which might seem like plunder, but it's actually about influence