Yellow group — CORPUS
Why is “OEUVRE” in the Yellow group?
the complete body of work of an artist, writer, or composer, often used to describe a comprehensive collection
Connections Hints for May 31, 2024 #354
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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 — THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE
Why is “MARACA” in the Green group?
a type of musical instrument, typically shaken to produce sound
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (May 31, 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.
- CANON
- Definition: a collection of works considered to be the most important or authoritative
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a general term for a collection of works and a specific term in literature and art
- OEUVRE
- Definition: the complete body of work of an artist, writer, or composer
- Why it's tricky: less common term that may be unfamiliar to some solvers
- INSERT
- Definition: a piece of paper or card inserted into a record sleeve
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a general term for something inserted into something else
- POLAROID
- Definition: a type of instant camera
- Why it's tricky: may be thought of as only a type of camera, rather than something that can be shaken
Connections #354 explained
Why these words connect (May 31, 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: CORPUS
These are all terms used to describe a collection of works, often used in literature, art, and music. They are connected by their shared meaning of a comprehensive body of work.
Green group: MOUNT ___
These are all names of famous mountains, often used as landmarks or tourist destinations. They are connected by their shared characteristic of being notable mountains.
Blue group: COMPONENTS OF AN LP
These are all components of a vinyl record, often used to package and play music. They are connected by their shared purpose of being part of a complete LP.
Purple group: THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE
These are all objects that people often shake, often used for various purposes such as music, photography, or decoration. They are connected by their shared characteristic of being shaken.
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.
“RECORD”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE
Actually belongs to: COMPONENTS OF AN LP
while records can be shaken, the word 'RECORD' is more closely related to the components of an LP
“BODY”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE
Actually belongs to: CORPUS
while people can shake their bodies, the word 'BODY' is more closely related to the concept of a corpus or collection of works
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RECORD” didn't go with THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE
Seems like: THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE → Actually: COMPONENTS OF AN LP
while records can be shaken, the word 'RECORD' is more closely related to the components of an LP
Why “BODY” didn't go with THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE
Seems like: THINGS PEOPLE SHAKE → Actually: CORPUS
while people can shake their bodies, the word 'BODY' is more closely related to the concept of a corpus or collection of works