Yellow group — DEVELOP, AS IDEAS
Why is “SPITBALL” in the Yellow group?
to generate ideas, often in a casual or informal manner
Connections Hints for July 3, 2024 #387
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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 — THINGS YOU CAN THROW, IN METAPHORS
Why is “WRENCH” in the Blue group?
to throw a wrench into something, meaning to cause a problem or disruption
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 3, 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.
- BRAINSTORM
- Definition: to generate ideas
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden, intense storm
- PARTY
- Definition: a social gathering
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a political party or a group of people
- WORKSHOP
- Definition: a meeting for discussion or planning
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a room or building for manual work
- CURVEBALL
- Definition: an unexpected event or situation
- Why it's tricky: originally a term in baseball
Connections #387 explained
Why these words connect (July 3, 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: DEVELOP, AS IDEAS
These are all terms used to describe the process of generating ideas, often in a creative or informal manner. They are all related to brainstorming and idea development.
Green group: TANGIBLE
These are all terms used to describe something that is physical or concrete. They are all related to the concept of something being tangible or real.
Blue group: KINDS OF CAKE
These are all types of cakes, often served on special occasions or as desserts. They are all related to the concept of cake and baking.
Purple group: THINGS YOU CAN THROW, IN METAPHORS
These are all idiomatic expressions that use the concept of throwing something, often to convey a sense of surprise or disruption. They are all related to the idea of throwing something in a metaphorical 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.
“PARTY”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF CAKE
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN THROW, IN METAPHORS
while parties can be associated with cake, the word 'party' in this context refers to throwing a party, as in a social gathering
“WORKSHOP”
Seems like it belongs to: TANGIBLE
Actually belongs to: DEVELOP, AS IDEAS
while a workshop can be a physical space, the word in this context refers to a meeting or discussion
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PARTY” didn't go with KINDS OF CAKE
Seems like: KINDS OF CAKE → Actually: THINGS YOU CAN THROW, IN METAPHORS
while parties can be associated with cake, the word 'party' in this context refers to throwing a party, as in a social gathering
Why “WORKSHOP” didn't go with TANGIBLE
Seems like: TANGIBLE → Actually: DEVELOP, AS IDEAS
while a workshop can be a physical space, the word in this context refers to a meeting or discussion