Green group — BEGINNING WITH SYNONYMS FOR REAR END
Why is “RUMPELSTILTSKIN” in the Green group?
a mischievous imp from European folklore, also the name of a fairy tale
Connections Hints for June 21, 2024 #375
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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 — TYPES OF COME-FROM-BEHIND STORIES
Why is “DAVID-AND-GOLIATH” in the Blue group?
a biblical story of an underdog victory, where David defeats the giant Goliath
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 21, 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.
- RUMP
- Definition: the back or rear end of an animal
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a synonym for buttocks and a term in sewing
- TAIL
- Definition: the back or rear end of an animal
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a part of an animal's body and a verb meaning to follow
- BUTT
- Definition: the end of a cigarette or a verb meaning to hit or strike
- Why it's tricky: informal language and multiple meanings
- REAR
- Definition: the back or rear end of something
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a verb meaning to raise or bring up
Connections #375 explained
Why these words connect (June 21, 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: AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES
These are all popular rides you'd find at an amusement park, designed to thrill and entertain visitors. From classic carousels to heart-pounding roller coasters, these rides are a staple of summer fun.
Green group: APPROVAL
These are all ways to express approval or permission, whether it's a green light, a thumbs-up, or a formal clearance. Each of these words conveys a sense of agreement or acceptance.
Blue group: TYPES OF COME-FROM-BEHIND STORIES
These are all classic stories of underdogs who achieve success despite the odds, whether it's a fairy tale like Cinderella or a biblical story like David and Goliath. Each of these stories features a hero who rises to the challenge and emerges victorious.
Purple group: BEGINNING WITH SYNONYMS FOR REAR END
These are all words that begin with synonyms for the rear end, whether it's a bumper, a tail, or a rump. Each of these words features a prefix that references the back or rear end of something.
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.
“GREEN LIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES
Actually belongs to: APPROVAL
while green lights are often seen at amusement parks, this phrase is more commonly associated with approval or permission
“TAILGATE”
Seems like it belongs to: TYPES OF COME-FROM-BEHIND STORIES
Actually belongs to: BEGINNING WITH SYNONYMS FOR REAR END
while tailgating can be a come-from-behind strategy in sports, the word itself is more closely related to the rear end of a vehicle
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GREEN LIGHT” didn't go with AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES
Seems like: AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES → Actually: APPROVAL
while green lights are often seen at amusement parks, this phrase is more commonly associated with approval or permission
Why “TAILGATE” didn't go with TYPES OF COME-FROM-BEHIND STORIES
Seems like: TYPES OF COME-FROM-BEHIND STORIES → Actually: BEGINNING WITH SYNONYMS FOR REAR END
while tailgating can be a come-from-behind strategy in sports, the word itself is more closely related to the rear end of a vehicle