Green group — CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTS
Why is “PINWHEEL” in the Green group?
a decorative lawn ornament with spinning blades
Connections Hints for June 16, 2024 #370
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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 — CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTS
Why is “GNOME” in the Green group?
a small mythical creature often depicted as a lawn ornament
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 16, 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.
- STATE
- Definition: a condition or mode of being
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a political entity or a condition
- FORM
- Definition: a shape or structure
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a document or a physical appearance
- COUNTRY
- Definition: a rural area
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a nation or a rural area
- STICKS
- Definition: a wooded area
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a bundle of wood or a wooded area
Connections #370 explained
Why these words connect (June 16, 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: CURRENT SITUATION
These words all describe a current state or condition, such as a physical or emotional state.
Green group: REMOTE RURAL AREA
These words all describe a remote or rural area, such as a wooded or natural area.
Blue group: CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTS
These words all describe classic or traditional lawn ornaments, such as flamingos or gnomes.
Purple group: ___ TALE
These words all describe a type of tale or story, such as a fairy tale or a folk tale.
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.
“BUSH”
Seems like it belongs to: CURRENT SITUATION
Actually belongs to: REMOTE RURAL AREA
BUSH can refer to a political leader or a rural area, making it a tricky word
“STATE”
Seems like it belongs to: REMOTE RURAL AREA
Actually belongs to: CURRENT SITUATION
STATE can refer to a rural area or a condition, making it a tricky word
“FORM”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTS
Actually belongs to: CURRENT SITUATION
FORM can refer to a shape or a document, making it a tricky word
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUSH” didn't go with CURRENT SITUATION
Seems like: CURRENT SITUATION → Actually: REMOTE RURAL AREA
BUSH can refer to a political leader or a rural area, making it a tricky word
Why “STATE” didn't go with REMOTE RURAL AREA
Seems like: REMOTE RURAL AREA → Actually: CURRENT SITUATION
STATE can refer to a rural area or a condition, making it a tricky word
Why “FORM” didn't go with CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTS
Seems like: CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTS → Actually: CURRENT SITUATION
FORM can refer to a shape or a document, making it a tricky word