Green group — WORDS THAT PRECEDE “POP” IN MUSIC GENRES
Why is “BUBBLEGUM” in the Green group?
a genre of pop music known for its catchy and upbeat style
Connections Hints for July 5, 2024 #389
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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 — CHARACTERS IN BOND MOVIES
Why is “MONEYPENNY” in the Blue group?
a fictional character in the James Bond series, known for her role as a secretary
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 5, 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.
- MAD
- Definition: a magazine title
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to anger or insanity
- NATURE
- Definition: a magazine title
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the natural world
- Q
- Definition: a character in Bond movies
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a letter or a question
- K
- Definition: a prefix in music genres, e.g. K-pop
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a letter or a unit of measurement
Connections #389 explained
Why these words connect (July 5, 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: YEARN
These words all convey a sense of longing or desire, whether it's a strong feeling or a gentle yearning
Green group: MAGAZINES
These words are all titles of well-known magazines, covering topics from business to nature
Blue group: CHARACTERS IN BOND MOVIES
These characters are all part of the James Bond series, playing important roles in the stories
Purple group: WORDS THAT PRECEDE “POP” IN MUSIC GENRES
These words all precede 'pop' in music genres, creating unique and catchy styles
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.
“POWER”
Seems like it belongs to: CHARACTERS IN BOND MOVIES
Actually belongs to: WORDS THAT PRECEDE “POP” IN MUSIC GENRES
while power can refer to a character's ability, in this context it refers to a music genre
“M”
Seems like it belongs to: MAGAZINES
Actually belongs to: CHARACTERS IN BOND MOVIES
while M can refer to a magazine title, in this context it refers to a character in Bond movies
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POWER” didn't go with CHARACTERS IN BOND MOVIES
Seems like: CHARACTERS IN BOND MOVIES → Actually: WORDS THAT PRECEDE “POP” IN MUSIC GENRES
while power can refer to a character's ability, in this context it refers to a music genre
Why “M” didn't go with MAGAZINES
Seems like: MAGAZINES → Actually: CHARACTERS IN BOND MOVIES
while M can refer to a magazine title, in this context it refers to a character in Bond movies