Yellow group — WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS
Why is “OFTEN” in the Yellow group?
happening or done many times, ends with the number 'N'
Connections Hints for July 8, 2024 #392
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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
▼Yellow group — WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS
Why is “CANINE” in the Yellow group?
relating to dogs, ends with the number 'NE'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 8, 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.
- TIP
- Definition: a small piece of advice
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the pointed end of something
- SPIRIT
- Definition: courage or determination
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a supernatural being or a type of liquor
- HAUNT
- Definition: to visit a place frequently
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a ghost or supernatural presence
- FREQUENT
- Definition: to visit a place often
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that happens often
Connections #392 explained
Why these words connect (July 8, 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: BIT OF ADVICE
These are all words that provide guidance or suggestions, including POINTER, SUGGESTION, TIP, and TRICK, which are all forms of advice or recommendations.
Green group: FORTITUDE
These are all words that relate to courage, strength, or determination, including GRIT, RESOLVE, SPIRIT, and WILL, which are all essential qualities for overcoming challenges.
Blue group: SPEND TIME AT
These are all words that describe visiting or spending time at a place, including FREQUENT, HAUNT, PATRONIZE, and VISIT, which are all ways to engage with a location.
Purple group: WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS
These are all words that end with numbers, including CANINE, FREIGHT, OFTEN, and OZONE, which all have numeric suffixes.
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.
“TIP”
Seems like it belongs to: FORTITUDE
Actually belongs to: BIT OF ADVICE
TIP can refer to a small piece of advice, but also to a pointed end, which might confuse it with FORTITUDE
“SPIRIT”
Seems like it belongs to: BIT OF ADVICE
Actually belongs to: FORTITUDE
SPIRIT can refer to courage or determination, but also to a supernatural being, which might confuse it with BIT OF ADVICE
“HAUNT”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS
Actually belongs to: SPEND TIME AT
HAUNT can refer to a ghost or supernatural presence, but also to visit a place frequently, which might confuse it with WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TIP” didn't go with FORTITUDE
Seems like: FORTITUDE → Actually: BIT OF ADVICE
TIP can refer to a small piece of advice, but also to a pointed end, which might confuse it with FORTITUDE
Why “SPIRIT” didn't go with BIT OF ADVICE
Seems like: BIT OF ADVICE → Actually: FORTITUDE
SPIRIT can refer to courage or determination, but also to a supernatural being, which might confuse it with BIT OF ADVICE
Why “HAUNT” didn't go with WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS
Seems like: WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS → Actually: SPEND TIME AT
HAUNT can refer to a ghost or supernatural presence, but also to visit a place frequently, which might confuse it with WORDS ENDING IN NUMBERS