Green group — PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN
Why is “PORT” in the Green group?
a place on a computer or other device for connecting a cable, also known as a connector or interface
Connections Hints for June 26, 2024 #380
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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 — CONSUMER DESIRE, COLLECTIVELY
Why is “AUDIENCE” in the Blue group?
a group of people who watch or listen to something, such as a play, concert, or speech
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 26, 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.
- PORT
- Definition: a place on a computer or other device for connecting a cable
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a location on a ship or a type of wine
- AUDIENCE
- Definition: a group of people who watch or listen to something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a formal meeting with an important person
- MARKET
- Definition: the demand for a particular product or service
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place where goods are sold
- JACK
- Definition: a device for connecting a cable to a piece of equipment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a playing card or a type of lift
Connections #380 explained
Why these words connect (June 26, 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: ARMY RANKS
These are all ranks in the army, with varying levels of authority and responsibility, from the lowest to the highest
Green group: PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN
These are all terms for places where you can plug in devices or cables, such as computers, phones, or lamps
Blue group: CONSUMER DESIRE, COLLECTIVELY
These are all terms that refer to the collective desire or demand for goods or services, driving economic activity and growth
Purple group: ___ AD
These are all types of advertisements, including personal ads, attack ads, and want ads, used to promote products or services
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.
“GENERAL”
Seems like it belongs to: PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN
Actually belongs to: ARMY RANKS
while a general can be a high-ranking officer, it is not a place to plug something in, and the word is actually part of the army ranks category
“ATTACK”
Seems like it belongs to: ARMY RANKS
Actually belongs to: ___ AD
while an attack can be a military maneuver, the word is actually part of the ___ ad category, referring to a type of advertisement
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GENERAL” didn't go with PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN
Seems like: PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN → Actually: ARMY RANKS
while a general can be a high-ranking officer, it is not a place to plug something in, and the word is actually part of the army ranks category
Why “ATTACK” didn't go with ARMY RANKS
Seems like: ARMY RANKS → Actually: ___ AD
while an attack can be a military maneuver, the word is actually part of the ___ ad category, referring to a type of advertisement