Blue group — LATIN WORDS
Why is “QUID” in the Blue group?
a Latin word for a thing or an object, often used in legal or financial contexts
Connections Hints for July 2, 2024 #386
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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 — LATIN WORDS
Why is “CAVEAT” in the Blue group?
a Latin word for a warning or a caution, often used in legal or formal contexts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 2, 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.
- SQUID
- Definition: a type of game
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a marine animal
- STASH
- Definition: to store or hide something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a hidden store of valuables
- VOX
- Definition: the Latin word for voice
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a modern media company
- FIXED
- Definition: a type of asset
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is repaired or stationary
Connections #386 explained
Why these words connect (July 2, 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: PACK (AWAY) FOR FUTURE USE
These words all relate to storing or saving something for future use, often in a hidden or secure way. They can be used in various contexts, such as storing food or hiding valuables.
Green group: ADJECTIVES FOR ASSETS
These words are all adjectives used to describe different types of assets, such as financial assets or business assets. They can be used to describe the characteristics or properties of these assets.
Blue group: LATIN WORDS
These words all originate from Latin and are used in various contexts, such as law, finance, or everyday language. They often have specific meanings or connotations that are derived from their Latin roots.
Purple group: ___ GAME
These words can all be used to complete a phrase related to a game, such as 'arcade game' or 'numbers game'. They are often used in informal or casual contexts to refer to different types of games or activities.
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.
“SQUID”
Seems like it belongs to: PACK (AWAY) FOR FUTURE USE
Actually belongs to: ___ GAME
Squid is a type of game, but it sounds like it could be related to storing or hiding something
“STASH”
Seems like it belongs to: ADJECTIVES FOR ASSETS
Actually belongs to: PACK (AWAY) FOR FUTURE USE
Stash can refer to a hidden store of valuables, but in this context it means to store or hide something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SQUID” didn't go with PACK (AWAY) FOR FUTURE USE
Seems like: PACK (AWAY) FOR FUTURE USE → Actually: ___ GAME
Squid is a type of game, but it sounds like it could be related to storing or hiding something
Why “STASH” didn't go with ADJECTIVES FOR ASSETS
Seems like: ADJECTIVES FOR ASSETS → Actually: PACK (AWAY) FOR FUTURE USE
Stash can refer to a hidden store of valuables, but in this context it means to store or hide something