Purple group — THINGS READ IN DIVINATION
Why is “AURA” in the Purple group?
a supposed emanation surrounding a person, place, or thing
Connections Hints for June 19, 2024 #373
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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 — THINGS READ IN DIVINATION
Why is “TAROT” in the Purple group?
a set of cards used for fortune-telling
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 19, 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.
- PRO
- Definition: in favor of something
- Why it's tricky: can also be a professional
- SEE
- Definition: to go out with someone
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to perceive with the eyes
- HOST
- Definition: a large number of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who entertains guests
- PACK
- Definition: a large group of animals
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small package or bundle
Connections #373 explained
Why these words connect (June 19, 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: POSITIONS IN FAVOR
These words are all used to express a positive opinion or vote in favor of something, such as 'aye' in a parliamentary context or 'pro' in a debate.
Green group: GO OUT WITH
These words are all used to describe going out with someone, such as on a date or to court someone, and can imply a romantic or social connection.
Blue group: MULTITUDE
These words are all used to describe a large number or quantity of something, such as a drove of animals or a host of people.
Purple group: THINGS READ IN DIVINATION
These words are all used to describe things that are read or interpreted in the practice of divination, such as tea leaves or tarot cards.
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.
“DATE”
Seems like it belongs to: POSITIONS IN FAVOR
Actually belongs to: GO OUT WITH
while a date can be a favorable occasion, the word 'date' is more closely related to going out with someone
“SEA”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS READ IN DIVINATION
Actually belongs to: MULTITUDE
while the sea can be associated with divination, in this context it refers to a large body of water, which is a multitude
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DATE” didn't go with POSITIONS IN FAVOR
Seems like: POSITIONS IN FAVOR → Actually: GO OUT WITH
while a date can be a favorable occasion, the word 'date' is more closely related to going out with someone
Why “SEA” didn't go with THINGS READ IN DIVINATION
Seems like: THINGS READ IN DIVINATION → Actually: MULTITUDE
while the sea can be associated with divination, in this context it refers to a large body of water, which is a multitude