Green group — THIN COVERING
Why is “FILM” in the Green group?
a thin layer or coating, often used to describe a thin outer layer
Connections Hints for June 7, 2024 #361
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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 — VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Why is “HACK” in the Purple group?
to write or modify computer code, often used to describe a quick or rough solution
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 7, 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.
- FILM
- Definition: a thin layer or coating
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a movie or cinematic production
- CODE
- Definition: a set of instructions for a computer
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a secret message or cipher
- SKIN
- Definition: the outer layer of the body
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable
- HACK
- Definition: to write or modify computer code
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a rough or unskilled cut
Connections #361 explained
Why these words connect (June 7, 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: DREAM UP
These are all verbs that mean to think or imagine something. They are all related to the idea of creating or conceiving something in one's mind.
Green group: THIN COVERING
These are all nouns that refer to a thin layer or coating. They are all related to the idea of covering or protecting something.
Blue group: REMOVE, AS CRUMBS
These are all verbs that mean to remove or get rid of something. They are all related to the idea of cleaning or clearing something.
Purple group: VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
These are all verbs that are related to the work of a software engineer. They are all related to the idea of creating or developing software.
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.
“FILM”
Seems like it belongs to: VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Actually belongs to: THIN COVERING
FILM seems like it could be a verb related to software engineering, but it actually refers to a thin layer or coating.
“CODE”
Seems like it belongs to: THIN COVERING
Actually belongs to: VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
CODE seems like it could be a type of thin layer, but it actually refers to a set of instructions for a computer.
“SKIN”
Seems like it belongs to: VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Actually belongs to: THIN COVERING
SKIN seems like it could be a verb related to software engineering, but it actually refers to the outer layer of the body.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FILM” didn't go with VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Seems like: VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER → Actually: THIN COVERING
FILM seems like it could be a verb related to software engineering, but it actually refers to a thin layer or coating.
Why “CODE” didn't go with THIN COVERING
Seems like: THIN COVERING → Actually: VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
CODE seems like it could be a type of thin layer, but it actually refers to a set of instructions for a computer.
Why “SKIN” didn't go with VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Seems like: VERBS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER → Actually: THIN COVERING
SKIN seems like it could be a verb related to software engineering, but it actually refers to the outer layer of the body.