Green group — COMPLICATED
Why is “BAROQUE” in the Green group?
A style of art or architecture from the 17th century, characterized by intricate details and ornate decorations
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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 — WHAT “CROSS” MIGHT MEAN
Why is “CRUCIFIX” in the Purple group?
A cross with the figure of Jesus Christ crucified on it, often used as a symbol of Christianity
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 10, 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.
- CRUX
- Definition: The central or most important part of something
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings, including a cross or a puzzle
- BAROQUE
- Definition: A style of art or architecture characterized by intricate details
- Why it's tricky: Uncommon word with a specific meaning
- HYBRID
- Definition: Something that is a combination of two or more different things
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to many things, including vehicles, plants, or animals
- COMPLEX
- Definition: Consisting of many different and connected parts
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to a building or a difficult situation
Connections #364 explained
Why these words connect (June 10, 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: CORE
These words all refer to the central or most important part of something, whether it's the crux of an argument or the heart of a matter
Green group: COMPLICATED
These words all refer to something that is complex or has many different parts, whether it's a complicated situation or an intricate design
Blue group: SYMBOLS USED IN MAKING LISTS
These words all refer to symbols used to organize or highlight information, whether it's a bullet point or a checkbox
Purple group: WHAT “CROSS” MIGHT MEAN
These words all refer to different meanings of the word 'cross', whether it's an angry expression or a symbol of Christianity
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.
“CRUX”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPLICATED
Actually belongs to: CORE
While 'crux' can refer to a complicated or central part of something, in this context it refers to the central or most important part of something, making it a better fit for the 'CORE' category
“HYBRID”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPLICATED
Actually belongs to: WHAT “CROSS” MIGHT MEAN
While 'hybrid' can refer to something complex or mixed, in this context it refers to the idea of something being a cross between two things, making it a better fit for the 'WHAT “CROSS” MIGHT MEAN' category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CRUX” didn't go with COMPLICATED
Seems like: COMPLICATED → Actually: CORE
While 'crux' can refer to a complicated or central part of something, in this context it refers to the central or most important part of something, making it a better fit for the 'CORE' category
Why “HYBRID” didn't go with COMPLICATED
Seems like: COMPLICATED → Actually: WHAT “CROSS” MIGHT MEAN
While 'hybrid' can refer to something complex or mixed, in this context it refers to the idea of something being a cross between two things, making it a better fit for the 'WHAT “CROSS” MIGHT MEAN' category