Blue group — SILENT “K”
Why is “TOPKNOT” in the Blue group?
a knot or bow at the top of something, often referring to hair
Connections Hints for June 25, 2024 #379
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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 — SILENT “K”
Why is “DOORKNOB” in the Blue group?
a handle for opening or closing a door
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 25, 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.
- PART
- Definition: a portion or share
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a role in a play or a component of something
- SECRET
- Definition: a formula or recipe
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to confidential information
- TICKET
- Definition: a key to success
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small piece of paper for admission or a fine
- FORMULA
- Definition: a recipe or secret to success
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mathematical equation
Connections #379 explained
Why these words connect (June 25, 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: DIVULGE, AS PRIVATE INFORMATION
These words all relate to sharing or revealing private information, often in a careless or intentional manner.
Green group: DIVIDE
These words all relate to separating, splitting, or dividing something into parts or portions.
Blue group: SILENT “K”
These words all have a silent 'k' sound, often at the beginning of the word.
Purple group: KEY TO SUCCESS, SO TO SPEAK
These words all relate to a key, formula, or recipe for success, often in a figurative or idiomatic sense.
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.
“PART”
Seems like it belongs to: DIVIDE
Actually belongs to: KEY TO SUCCESS, SO TO SPEAK
Although 'part' can mean a portion or share, in this context it seems to fit better with the 'KEY TO SUCCESS' group, but it's actually a word that can be used in the 'DIVIDE' group.
“SECRET”
Seems like it belongs to: DIVULGE, AS PRIVATE INFORMATION
Actually belongs to: KEY TO SUCCESS, SO TO SPEAK
The word 'secret' might seem like it belongs to the 'DIVULGE' group, but it actually refers to a formula or recipe in the 'KEY TO SUCCESS' group.
“TICKET”
Seems like it belongs to: DIVULGE, AS PRIVATE INFORMATION
Actually belongs to: KEY TO SUCCESS, SO TO SPEAK
The word 'ticket' might seem like it belongs to the 'DIVULGE' group, but it actually refers to a key to success in the 'KEY TO SUCCESS' group.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PART” didn't go with DIVIDE
Seems like: DIVIDE → Actually: KEY TO SUCCESS, SO TO SPEAK
Although 'part' can mean a portion or share, in this context it seems to fit better with the 'KEY TO SUCCESS' group, but it's actually a word that can be used in the 'DIVIDE' group.
Why “SECRET” didn't go with DIVULGE, AS PRIVATE INFORMATION
Seems like: DIVULGE, AS PRIVATE INFORMATION → Actually: KEY TO SUCCESS, SO TO SPEAK
The word 'secret' might seem like it belongs to the 'DIVULGE' group, but it actually refers to a formula or recipe in the 'KEY TO SUCCESS' group.
Why “TICKET” didn't go with DIVULGE, AS PRIVATE INFORMATION
Seems like: DIVULGE, AS PRIVATE INFORMATION → Actually: KEY TO SUCCESS, SO TO SPEAK
The word 'ticket' might seem like it belongs to the 'DIVULGE' group, but it actually refers to a key to success in the 'KEY TO SUCCESS' group.