Blue group — ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Why is “JUICE” in the Blue group?
energy or power for an electronic device, such as a battery or electrical current
Connections Hints for July 20, 2024 #404
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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 — WHAT “POP” MIGHT MEAN
Why is “BURST” in the Green group?
a sudden and violent release of energy or a loud noise, such as a balloon popping
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 20, 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.
- POP
- Definition: a burst or explosion, but also a slang term for 'father' or a popular music genre
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings that could mislead solvers
- JUICE
- Definition: energy or power for an electronic device, but also a liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings that could mislead solvers
- CHARGE
- Definition: to supply energy to an electronic device, but also to accuse or blame someone
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings that could mislead solvers
- POWER
- Definition: energy or ability to do something, but also a source of electrical energy
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings that could mislead solvers
Connections #404 explained
Why these words connect (July 20, 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: EFFORTLESS
These words all describe a state of being that requires minimal effort or energy, often implying a sense of ease or natural ability.
Green group: EXERTION
These words all describe a state of physical or mental effort, often implying a sense of strain or difficulty.
Blue group: ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
These words all describe a source of energy or power for electronic devices, such as batteries or electrical currents.
Purple group: WHAT “POP” MIGHT MEAN
These words all describe different meanings of the word 'pop', such as a burst or explosion, a popular music genre, or a slang term for 'father'.
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.
“WORK”
Seems like it belongs to: EXERTION
Actually belongs to: ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
while 'work' can imply effort or exertion, in this context it's more related to the energy or power required to operate an electronic device
“CHARGE”
Seems like it belongs to: EXERTION
Actually belongs to: ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
while 'charge' can imply effort or energy, in this context it's more related to the act of supplying energy to an electronic device
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WORK” didn't go with EXERTION
Seems like: EXERTION → Actually: ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
while 'work' can imply effort or exertion, in this context it's more related to the energy or power required to operate an electronic device
Why “CHARGE” didn't go with EXERTION
Seems like: EXERTION → Actually: ENERGY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
while 'charge' can imply effort or energy, in this context it's more related to the act of supplying energy to an electronic device