Yellow group — IN A BAD MOOD
Why is “Surly” in the Yellow group?
Having a bad temper or being unfriendly
Connections Hints for July 16, 2024 #400
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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 — EXPERIMENTAL
Why is “Preliminary” in the Blue group?
Happening before something else, often as a test or introduction
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 16, 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.
- Pilot
- Definition: A preliminary or experimental project
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a person who flies an aircraft
- Trial
- Definition: A test or experiment
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a court proceeding
- Short
- Definition: Having a bad temper
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to something of limited length
- Cross
- Definition: Irritated or angry
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a shape or symbol
Connections #400 explained
Why these words connect (July 16, 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: IN A BAD MOOD
These words all describe someone who is irritable or unfriendly, often used to characterize a person's behavior or attitude
Green group: EXPERIMENTAL
These words all describe something that is being tried or tested, often in a scientific or creative context, such as a pilot project or an exploratory study
Blue group: STARTS OF BROADWAY MUSICALS
These words are all the starting words of well-known Broadway musicals, such as Fiddler on the Roof or Jersey Boys
Purple group: PETER ___
These words are all names that complete the first name Peter, such as Peter Pan or Peter Parker, often referencing famous characters or people
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.
“Pilot”
Seems like it belongs to: PETER ___
Actually belongs to: EXPERIMENTAL
Pilot seems like it could be a name, but it's actually an experimental project
“Short”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTS OF BROADWAY MUSICALS
Actually belongs to: IN A BAD MOOD
Short seems like it could be a title, but it's actually a description of a mood
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “Pilot” didn't go with PETER ___
Seems like: PETER ___ → Actually: EXPERIMENTAL
Pilot seems like it could be a name, but it's actually an experimental project
Why “Short” didn't go with STARTS OF BROADWAY MUSICALS
Seems like: STARTS OF BROADWAY MUSICALS → Actually: IN A BAD MOOD
Short seems like it could be a title, but it's actually a description of a mood