Green group — GLITZINESS
Why is “POMP” in the Green group?
ostentatious display or ceremony, often in a grand or showy manner
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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
▼Green group — GLITZINESS
Why is “RITZ” in the Green group?
luxurious or glamorous, often associated with high-end hotels or social events
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 18, 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.
- COURT
- Definition: an open area, often associated with a building or a legal setting
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical space and a place for legal proceedings
- ROUND
- Definition: a stage in a competition, especially in boxing
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a shape and a stage in a competition
- FLASH
- Definition: a brief, sudden burst of light
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a brief moment of insight or a flashy display
- HEART
- Definition: a symbol of love or affection, often represented as an emoji
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a symbol, an organ, and a concept
Connections #402 explained
Why these words connect (July 18, 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: OPEN SPACE
These are all types of outdoor or public areas, often associated with buildings, cities, or social gatherings. They can be found in various contexts, including urban planning, architecture, and community development.
Green group: BOXING UNIT
These are all units of measurement or competition in the sport of boxing, including individual matches, rounds, and contests. They are used to describe the structure and progression of a boxing match.
Blue group: GLITZINESS
These are all words that convey a sense of luxury, glamour, or flashy displays, often associated with high-end events, social gatherings, or performances. They are used to describe the atmosphere or aesthetic of a particular setting or experience.
Purple group: EMOJI
These are all emojis, which are symbols or icons used in digital communication to convey emotions, ideas, or objects. They are often used in text messages, social media, and online forums to add tone or personality to digital communication.
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.
“MATCH”
Seems like it belongs to: EMOJI
Actually belongs to: BOXING UNIT
while a match can refer to a small stick used to produce fire, in this context it refers to a competition or contest in boxing
“FIRE”
Seems like it belongs to: GLITZINESS
Actually belongs to: EMOJI
while fire can be associated with flashy or attention-grabbing displays, in this context it refers to the fire emoji
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MATCH” didn't go with EMOJI
Seems like: EMOJI → Actually: BOXING UNIT
while a match can refer to a small stick used to produce fire, in this context it refers to a competition or contest in boxing
Why “FIRE” didn't go with GLITZINESS
Seems like: GLITZINESS → Actually: EMOJI
while fire can be associated with flashy or attention-grabbing displays, in this context it refers to the fire emoji