Yellow group — SHOW THE WAY
Why is “USHER” in the Yellow group?
a person who shows people to their seats
Connections Hints for July 1, 2024 #385
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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
▼Green group — SEEN ON A U.S. DOLLAR BILL
Why is “PYRAMID” in the Green group?
a symbol on the US one-dollar bill
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 1, 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.
- STING
- Definition: a swindling operation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a painful wound or a police operation
- SEAL
- Definition: an emblem or symbol of authority
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of marine mammal
- DIRECT
- Definition: to guide or show the way
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a film or movie director
- LEAD
- Definition: to guide or show the way
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a heavy metal or a position in a play
Connections #385 explained
Why these words connect (July 1, 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: SHOW THE WAY
These are all words that can be used to describe someone or something that guides or directs others, such as a tour guide or a leader.
Green group: SCHEME
These are all words that can be used to describe a plan or plot, often with a negative connotation, such as a swindling operation or a scam.
Blue group: SEEN ON A U.S. DOLLAR BILL
These are all words that can be used to describe images or symbols that appear on the United States one-dollar bill, such as the Great Seal of the United States.
Purple group: FIRST WORDS OF CANADIAN PROVINCES/TERRITORIES
These are all words that can be used to describe the first word of a Canadian province or territory, such as British Columbia or Northwest Territories.
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.
“STING”
Seems like it belongs to: SHOW THE WAY
Actually belongs to: SCHEME
STING seems like it could be a way to show the way, but it's actually a type of swindling operation
“LEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: SCHEME
Actually belongs to: SHOW THE WAY
LEAD seems like it could be a type of scheme, but it's actually a way to guide or show the way
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STING” didn't go with SHOW THE WAY
Seems like: SHOW THE WAY → Actually: SCHEME
STING seems like it could be a way to show the way, but it's actually a type of swindling operation
Why “LEAD” didn't go with SCHEME
Seems like: SCHEME → Actually: SHOW THE WAY
LEAD seems like it could be a type of scheme, but it's actually a way to guide or show the way