Yellow group — BITS OF HARDWARE
Why is “WASHER” in the Yellow group?
a type of hardware used to distribute pressure or provide a smooth surface
Connections Hints for June 20, 2024 #374
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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 — FISHING GEAR
Why is “SINKER” in the Green group?
a weight used to sink a fishing line or lure
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 20, 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.
- NAIL
- Definition: a type of hardware fastener
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of the human body
- LINE
- Definition: fishing gear
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a line of text or a queue
- CHAIR
- Definition: a piece of furniture
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a position of authority
- BUG
- Definition: a type of insect or a glitch
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of vehicle or a surveillance device
Connections #374 explained
Why these words connect (June 20, 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: BITS OF HARDWARE
These are all types of hardware used in construction or repair, including fasteners and fixtures.
Green group: FISHING GEAR
These are all types of equipment used for fishing, including lures and tackle.
Blue group: HAIR SALON FIXTURES
These are all types of equipment or furniture used in a hair salon, including chairs and styling tools.
Purple group: LIGHTNING ___
These are all words that can be combined with 'lightning' to form a phrase or term, including natural phenomena and mythological references.
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.
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: BITS OF HARDWARE
Actually belongs to: FISHING GEAR
while a hook can be a type of hardware, in this context it refers to a fishing hook
“LINE”
Seems like it belongs to: HAIR SALON FIXTURES
Actually belongs to: FISHING GEAR
while a line can refer to a queue, in this context it refers to a fishing line
“CHAIR”
Seems like it belongs to: BITS OF HARDWARE
Actually belongs to: HAIR SALON FIXTURES
while a chair can be made of hardware, in this context it refers to a piece of furniture
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOOK” didn't go with BITS OF HARDWARE
Seems like: BITS OF HARDWARE → Actually: FISHING GEAR
while a hook can be a type of hardware, in this context it refers to a fishing hook
Why “LINE” didn't go with HAIR SALON FIXTURES
Seems like: HAIR SALON FIXTURES → Actually: FISHING GEAR
while a line can refer to a queue, in this context it refers to a fishing line
Why “CHAIR” didn't go with BITS OF HARDWARE
Seems like: BITS OF HARDWARE → Actually: HAIR SALON FIXTURES
while a chair can be made of hardware, in this context it refers to a piece of furniture