Purple group — LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZES
Why is “FIFTH” in the Purple group?
a unit of liquor bottle size, equal to 750 milliliters
Connections Hints for July 15, 2024 #399
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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 — LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZES
Why is “HANDLE” in the Purple group?
a unit of liquor bottle size, equal to 1.75 liters
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 15, 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.
- HANDLE
- Definition: a unit of liquor bottle size, equal to 1.75 liters
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of an object used for gripping
- BASE
- Definition: a foundation or support for a TV
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a chemical substance or a starting point
- FRONT
- Definition: a false or pretended appearance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the forward part of something or a military formation
- SHOW
- Definition: a pretense or deception
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a performance or exhibition
Connections #399 explained
Why these words connect (July 15, 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: REGARD AS TRUE
These words all convey the idea of accepting something as true or valid, often in a social or interpersonal context, such as trusting a friend or believing a statement
Green group: FACADE
These words all describe a pretense or deception, often used to conceal one's true intentions or feelings, such as a bluff in poker or a sham marriage
Blue group: WAYS TO SECURE A TV
These words all describe ways to support or stabilize a TV, such as using a base or a bracket, to prevent it from falling or tipping over
Purple group: LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZES
These words all describe standard sizes for liquor bottles, often used in the beverage industry, such as a fifth or a handle
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.
“BASE”
Seems like it belongs to: FACADE
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO SECURE A TV
BASE can refer to a foundation or support, but also a starting point or a chemical substance, making it a tricky word to categorize
“FRONT”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO SECURE A TV
Actually belongs to: FACADE
FRONT can refer to the forward part of something, but also a false or pretended appearance, making it a word that can be easily misclassified
“SHOW”
Seems like it belongs to: REGARD AS TRUE
Actually belongs to: FACADE
SHOW can refer to a performance or exhibition, but also a pretense or deception, making it a word that requires careful consideration
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BASE” didn't go with FACADE
Seems like: FACADE → Actually: WAYS TO SECURE A TV
BASE can refer to a foundation or support, but also a starting point or a chemical substance, making it a tricky word to categorize
Why “FRONT” didn't go with WAYS TO SECURE A TV
Seems like: WAYS TO SECURE A TV → Actually: FACADE
FRONT can refer to the forward part of something, but also a false or pretended appearance, making it a word that can be easily misclassified
Why “SHOW” didn't go with REGARD AS TRUE
Seems like: REGARD AS TRUE → Actually: FACADE
SHOW can refer to a performance or exhibition, but also a pretense or deception, making it a word that requires careful consideration