Purple group — WORDS AFTER “HEDGE”
Why is “TRIMMER” in the Purple group?
a device for cutting or trimming, related to hedge trimmer
Connections Hints for July 9, 2024 #393
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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
▼Purple group — WORDS AFTER “HEDGE”
Why is “MAZE” in the Purple group?
a complex path, related to hedge maze
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 9, 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.
- LOG
- Definition: a record of events
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a tree trunk
- REGISTER
- Definition: an official record
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cash register
- SHOCK
- Definition: a messy hairstyle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden impact
- HEDGE
- Definition: a prefix for certain words
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fence or a financial investment
Connections #393 explained
Why these words connect (July 9, 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: CHRONICLE
These are all types of records or accounts, including a journal, log, or register. They are all used to keep track of events or activities.
Green group: MESS OF HAIR
These are all types of messy or unruly hairstyles, including a mane, mop, or shock. They are all characterized by a lack of order or tidiness.
Blue group: TV SHOWS MINUS “S”
These are all TV shows with the letter 'S' removed from their titles, including Cheers, Friends, and Scrubs. They are all popular shows that have been modified to fit the puzzle theme.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER “HEDGE”
These are all words that come after the prefix 'hedge', including hedge fund, hedge hog, hedge maze, and hedge trimmer. They are all related to the idea of a hedge or a boundary.
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.
“SCRUB”
Seems like it belongs to: MESS OF HAIR
Actually belongs to: TV SHOWS MINUS “S”
SCRUB seems like a hairstyle, but it's actually a TV show
“REGISTER”
Seems like it belongs to: TV SHOWS MINUS “S”
Actually belongs to: CHRONICLE
REGISTER seems like a TV show, but it's actually an official record
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SCRUB” didn't go with MESS OF HAIR
Seems like: MESS OF HAIR → Actually: TV SHOWS MINUS “S”
SCRUB seems like a hairstyle, but it's actually a TV show
Why “REGISTER” didn't go with TV SHOWS MINUS “S”
Seems like: TV SHOWS MINUS “S” → Actually: CHRONICLE
REGISTER seems like a TV show, but it's actually an official record