Green group — KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
Why is “WEDGE” in the Green group?
a type of golf club used for high-angle shots
Connections Hints for June 22, 2024 #376
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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 — HORROR MOVIES, WITH “THE”
Why is “OMEN” in the Blue group?
a 1976 horror film and a sign of something to come
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 22, 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.
- CHAIN
- Definition: a series of linked items
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a sequence and a physical object
- STRING
- Definition: a sequence of items
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a thread and a series
- LINK
- Definition: a type of sausage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a connection or a part of a chain
- DOG
- Definition: a type of sausage
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to the animal
Connections #376 explained
Why these words connect (June 22, 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: ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER
These words all describe things that follow one after another, like a chain of events or a series of connected items.
Green group: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
These words all describe types of golf clubs, including drivers, irons, and woods.
Blue group: HORROR MOVIES, WITH “THE”
These words all describe horror movies that start with 'The', including 'The Birds' and 'The Ring'.
Purple group: WORDS FOR SAUSAGE
These words all describe types of sausages, including hot dogs and bratwurst.
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.
“TRAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
Actually belongs to: ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER
while trains have cars, the word 'train' fits better with sequences and series
“LINK”
Seems like it belongs to: ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER
Actually belongs to: WORDS FOR SAUSAGE
although links can be part of a chain, the word 'link' is also a type of sausage
“WOOD”
Seems like it belongs to: ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
while wood can be part of a series of materials, the word 'wood' is also a type of golf club
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TRAIN” didn't go with KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
Seems like: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS → Actually: ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER
while trains have cars, the word 'train' fits better with sequences and series
Why “LINK” didn't go with ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER
Seems like: ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER → Actually: WORDS FOR SAUSAGE
although links can be part of a chain, the word 'link' is also a type of sausage
Why “WOOD” didn't go with ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER
Seems like: ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER → Actually: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
while wood can be part of a series of materials, the word 'wood' is also a type of golf club