Yellow group — CONFORMISTS
Why is “LEMMINGS” in the Yellow group?
small rodents known for following each other, often used to describe people who conform without questioning
Connections Hints for June 2, 2024 #356
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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 — WHAT "DIGS" MIGHT MEAN
Why is “SHOVELS” in the Green group?
tools used for digging or excavating, can also be a verb meaning to excavate
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 2, 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.
- DIGS
- Definition: excavates or likes/disapproves of something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings related to excavation and social approval
- FOLLOWERS
- Definition: people who conform to a group or ideology
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to social media followers
- STOCKS
- Definition: company ownership shares
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to inventory or supplies
- PUPPETS
- Definition: people controlled by others, like marionettes
- Why it's tricky: primarily refers to dolls or toys controlled by strings
Connections #356 explained
Why these words connect (June 2, 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: CONFORMISTS
These are all terms used to describe people who conform to a group or ideology without questioning, often in a negative light. They are all related by their implication of a lack of individuality or autonomy.
Green group: COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERS
These are all terms used to describe ways in which employees or investors can own a part of a company, often as a form of compensation or investment. They are all related by their implication of ownership or equity.
Blue group: U.S. CITIES
These are all cities located in the United States, known for their unique characteristics and attractions. They are all related by their geographic location within the country.
Purple group: WHAT "DIGS" MIGHT MEAN
These are all possible meanings of the word 'digs', which can be a verb or a noun with different connotations. They are all related by their connection to the word 'digs' and its various interpretations.
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.
“MOBILE”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERS
Actually belongs to: U.S. CITIES
Mobile can refer to a type of phone or a city in Alabama, making it a potential red herring for the company ownership category
“STOCKS”
Seems like it belongs to: U.S. CITIES
Actually belongs to: COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERS
Stocks can refer to inventory or supplies in a store, which might be found in a city, but in this context it refers to company ownership shares
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MOBILE” didn't go with COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERS
Seems like: COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERS → Actually: U.S. CITIES
Mobile can refer to a type of phone or a city in Alabama, making it a potential red herring for the company ownership category
Why “STOCKS” didn't go with U.S. CITIES
Seems like: U.S. CITIES → Actually: COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERS
Stocks can refer to inventory or supplies in a store, which might be found in a city, but in this context it refers to company ownership shares