Green group — HAIL SIZE COMPARISONS
Why is “GRAPEFRUIT” in the Green group?
a large citrus fruit used to compare the size of hail
Connections Hints for June 6, 2024 #360
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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
▼Blue group — PLACES WITH BENCHES
Why is “DUGOUT” in the Blue group?
a covered area where players sit in a sports stadium
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 6, 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.
- DRAW
- Definition: to take a card from the deck in the game of Uno
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to create a picture or attract attention
- PUSH
- Definition: to apply force to move something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to promote or encourage something
- WILD
- Definition: a type of card in the game of Uno that can be played on any color
- Why it's tricky: can also mean untamed or uncontrolled
- REVERSE
- Definition: to change the direction of play in the game of Uno
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to turn something around or to cancel a decision
Connections #360 explained
Why these words connect (June 6, 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: MOVE TO ACTION
These are all verbs that mean to move or to motivate something or someone to take action, often used in everyday language to describe physical or emotional motivation.
Green group: UNO CARDS
These are all types of cards found in the popular game Uno, each with its own unique action or effect on the game.
Blue group: HAIL SIZE COMPARISONS
These are all objects used to compare the size of hail, often used in meteorology to describe the severity of a hail storm.
Purple group: PLACES WITH BENCHES
These are all places where benches are commonly found, often used for seating or resting.
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.
“DRAW”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE TO ACTION
Actually belongs to: UNO CARDS
Although 'draw' can mean to move or to create, in this context it refers to taking a card from the deck in Uno.
“PUSH”
Seems like it belongs to: UNO CARDS
Actually belongs to: MOVE TO ACTION
While 'push' can be a verb in Uno, in this context it means to apply force to move something.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DRAW” didn't go with MOVE TO ACTION
Seems like: MOVE TO ACTION → Actually: UNO CARDS
Although 'draw' can mean to move or to create, in this context it refers to taking a card from the deck in Uno.
Why “PUSH” didn't go with UNO CARDS
Seems like: UNO CARDS → Actually: MOVE TO ACTION
While 'push' can be a verb in Uno, in this context it means to apply force to move something.