Blue group — BLOCKBUSTER
Why is “SMASH” in the Blue group?
a highly successful event or performance, often used to describe a theatrical production
Connections Hints for June 13, 2024 #367
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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 — CAMPAIGN SWAG
Why is “STICKER” in the Green group?
a small, adhesive label or decal, often used for promotional purposes
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 13, 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.
- SMASH
- Definition: a highly successful event or performance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a violent collision
- HIT
- Definition: a highly successful event or performance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical strike
- BUTTON
- Definition: a small, usually round, object sewn onto clothing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small, usually round, object used for fastening
- COPY
- Definition: to reproduce or imitate something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a duplicate or imitation of something
Connections #367 explained
Why these words connect (June 13, 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: ENJOY
These are all words that express a positive sentiment or action towards something, such as appreciating or liking it.
Green group: BLOCKBUSTER
These are all words that describe something that is highly successful or popular, such as a hit movie or a smash musical.
Blue group: CAMPAIGN SWAG
These are all types of items that are often given out as promotional materials during a political campaign, such as buttons or hats.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER “COPY”
These are all words that can follow the word 'copy' in a phrase, such as 'copy cat' or 'copy editor'.
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.
“HIT”
Seems like it belongs to: ENJOY
Actually belongs to: BLOCKBUSTER
while 'hit' can mean something is enjoyable, in this context it refers to a highly successful event or performance
“BUTTON”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER “COPY”
Actually belongs to: CAMPAIGN SWAG
while 'button' can be a verb meaning to fasten, in this context it refers to a small, usually round, object sewn onto clothing
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HIT” didn't go with ENJOY
Seems like: ENJOY → Actually: BLOCKBUSTER
while 'hit' can mean something is enjoyable, in this context it refers to a highly successful event or performance
Why “BUTTON” didn't go with WORDS AFTER “COPY”
Seems like: WORDS AFTER “COPY” → Actually: CAMPAIGN SWAG
while 'button' can be a verb meaning to fasten, in this context it refers to a small, usually round, object sewn onto clothing