Blue group — OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS
Why is “WASHBOARD” in the Blue group?
a kitchen tool used as a percussion instrument
Connections Hints for July 6, 2024 #390
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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 — OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS
Why is “WASHBOARD” in the Blue group?
a kitchen tool used as a percussion instrument
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 6, 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.
- MOBILE
- Definition: a decorative object hung above a baby's crib
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a phone or a vehicle
- CELL
- Definition: the basic structural unit of living organisms
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a prison cell or a cell phone
- SAW
- Definition: a tool used for cutting
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the past tense of 'see'
- MOLECULE
- Definition: a group of atoms bonded together
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'molecule' in chemistry context
Connections #390 explained
Why these words connect (July 6, 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: BIOLOGICAL BUILDING BLOCKS
These are all fundamental units of living organisms, including atoms, cells, and molecules.
Green group: PURCHASES FOR A BABY
These are all common items purchased for a baby, including a bottle, crib, and rattle.
Blue group: OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS
These are all objects that can be played as musical instruments, including a jug, saw, and spoons.
Purple group: ___ TAG
These are all words that can be combined with 'tag' to form a phrase, including 'dog tag', 'freeze tag', and 'price tag'.
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.
“CELL”
Seems like it belongs to: PURCHASES FOR A BABY
Actually belongs to: BIOLOGICAL BUILDING BLOCKS
cell can refer to a baby's cell phone or a cell in biology
“MOBILE”
Seems like it belongs to: OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS
Actually belongs to: PURCHASES FOR A BABY
mobile can refer to a decorative object or a phone
“SAW”
Seems like it belongs to: PURCHASES FOR A BABY
Actually belongs to: OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS
saw can refer to a tool or the past tense of 'see'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CELL” didn't go with PURCHASES FOR A BABY
Seems like: PURCHASES FOR A BABY → Actually: BIOLOGICAL BUILDING BLOCKS
cell can refer to a baby's cell phone or a cell in biology
Why “MOBILE” didn't go with OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS
Seems like: OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS → Actually: PURCHASES FOR A BABY
mobile can refer to a decorative object or a phone
Why “SAW” didn't go with PURCHASES FOR A BABY
Seems like: PURCHASES FOR A BABY → Actually: OBJECTS PLAYED AS INSTRUMENTS
saw can refer to a tool or the past tense of 'see'