pink group — THINGS THAT ARE PINK
Why is “ERASER” in the pink group?
a small rubber or plastic tool used to remove marks from a surface
Connections Hints for June 14, 2024 #368
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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 — NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
Why is “FOXTROT” in the Blue group?
the sixth letter of the NATO phonetic alphabet, used for clear communication
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 14, 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.
- PAPER
- Definition: a written document, especially an academic one
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a material or a newspaper
- REPORT
- Definition: a written document giving information about a particular topic
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a spoken account or a news broadcast
- DEPUTY
- Definition: a person appointed to act on behalf of another
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a subordinate or an assistant
- VICTOR
- Definition: the winner of a contest or competition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's name or a brand
Connections #368 explained
Why these words connect (June 14, 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: WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
These are all types of written work that students or writers might be assigned to complete, including academic papers and journalistic articles
Green group: THINGS THAT ARE PINK
These are all things that are typically associated with the color pink, including objects, animals, and flowers
Blue group: NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
These are all words used in the NATO phonetic alphabet, a system of clear communication used in aviation and other fields
Purple group: ASSOCIATED WITH #2
These are all things associated with the number 2, including sports, objects, and people
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.
“PENCIL”
Seems like it belongs to: WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH #2
PENCIL seems related to writing, but it's actually associated with the color pink, like a pink pencil
“HOTEL”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS THAT ARE PINK
Actually belongs to: NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
HOTEL seems like it could be a pink hotel, but it's actually a word in the NATO phonetic alphabet
“SILVER MEDAL”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS THAT ARE PINK
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH #2
SILVER MEDAL seems like it could be a pink medal, but it's actually associated with the number 2, like a silver medal in a competition
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PENCIL” didn't go with WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Seems like: WRITING ASSIGNMENTS → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH #2
PENCIL seems related to writing, but it's actually associated with the color pink, like a pink pencil
Why “HOTEL” didn't go with THINGS THAT ARE PINK
Seems like: THINGS THAT ARE PINK → Actually: NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
HOTEL seems like it could be a pink hotel, but it's actually a word in the NATO phonetic alphabet
Why “SILVER MEDAL” didn't go with THINGS THAT ARE PINK
Seems like: THINGS THAT ARE PINK → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH #2
SILVER MEDAL seems like it could be a pink medal, but it's actually associated with the number 2, like a silver medal in a competition