Green group — FOUND ON A SHIP
Why is “KEEL” in the Green group?
the bottom-most part of a ship's hull
Connections Hints for June 4, 2024 #358
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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
▼Purple group — C-___
Why is “CLEF” in the Purple group?
a musical symbol indicating pitch
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 4, 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.
- NET
- Definition: remaining after deductions
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a network or a mesh
- SECTION
- Definition: a self-contained part of a musical composition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a division of a document or a region
- SUITE
- Definition: a set of rooms in a hotel or a musical composition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a set of furniture or a retinue of attendants
- CLEF
- Definition: a musical symbol indicating pitch
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a key or a crucial element
Connections #358 explained
Why these words connect (June 4, 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: TAKE HOME, AS INCOME
These are all words related to earning or receiving money, including 'clear' as in clear profit and 'net' as in net income.
Green group: PARTS OF A WIZARD COSTUME
These are all parts of a traditional wizard costume, including a beard, hat, robe, and staff.
Blue group: FOUND ON A SHIP
These are all words related to parts of a ship, including the bridge, deck, hatch, and keel.
Purple group: C-___
These are all words that can be prefixed with 'C-', including clef, section, span, and suite.
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.
“STAFF”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND ON A SHIP
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A WIZARD COSTUME
while a ship's staff might refer to its crew, in this context, it's a wizard's staff
“NET”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND ON A SHIP
Actually belongs to: TAKE HOME, AS INCOME
while a ship's net might refer to a fishing net, in this context, it refers to net income
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAFF” didn't go with FOUND ON A SHIP
Seems like: FOUND ON A SHIP → Actually: PARTS OF A WIZARD COSTUME
while a ship's staff might refer to its crew, in this context, it's a wizard's staff
Why “NET” didn't go with FOUND ON A SHIP
Seems like: FOUND ON A SHIP → Actually: TAKE HOME, AS INCOME
while a ship's net might refer to a fishing net, in this context, it refers to net income