none group — none
Why is “SATELLE” in the none group?
not present in this puzzle, but could be a type of bag
Connections Hints for June 28, 2024 #382
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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
▼Purple group — UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
Why is “DRAWER” in the Purple group?
a type of underwear, also a piece of furniture
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 28, 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.
- LATITUDE
- Definition: freedom from normal constraints
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geographic coordinate
- LICENSE
- Definition: permission or freedom to act
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an official permit
- SIGNAL
- Definition: a sign or indication to proceed
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a technical signal or a flag
- WORD
- Definition: a spoken or written expression
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a command or instruction
Connections #382 explained
Why these words connect (June 28, 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: TYPES OF BAGS
These are all types of bags, including CLUTCH, MESSENGER, SATCHEL, and TOTE, which are all used for carrying personal items
Green group: WIGGLE ROOM
These are all words that refer to freedom or flexibility, including FREEDOM, LATITUDE, LICENSE, and SLACK, which all convey a sense of autonomy or leeway
Blue group: INDICATION TO PROCEED
These are all words that indicate it's time to proceed, including CUE, PROMPT, SIGNAL, and WORD, which are all used to prompt action or movement
Purple group: UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
These are all types of underwear, including BOXER, BRIEF, DRAWER, and SHORT, which are all singular items of undergarments
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.
“SLACK”
Seems like it belongs to: UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
Actually belongs to: WIGGLE ROOM
SLACK can refer to a type of underwear, but in this context it means freedom or latitude
“BRIEF”
Seems like it belongs to: INDICATION TO PROCEED
Actually belongs to: UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
BRIEF can mean short or to the point, but in this context it refers to a type of underwear
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SLACK” didn't go with UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
Seems like: UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR → Actually: WIGGLE ROOM
SLACK can refer to a type of underwear, but in this context it means freedom or latitude
Why “BRIEF” didn't go with INDICATION TO PROCEED
Seems like: INDICATION TO PROCEED → Actually: UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
BRIEF can mean short or to the point, but in this context it refers to a type of underwear