Green group — MATH ABBREVIATIONS
Why is “MOD” in the Green group?
short for modulus, a mathematical operation
Connections Hints for July 21, 2024 #405
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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
▼Yellow group — WAYS TO SUPPORT A CANDIDATE
Why is “CANVASS” in the Yellow group?
to solicit votes or opinions, especially by going door-to-door
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 21, 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.
- LEVEL
- Definition: a carpentry tool used to ensure evenness
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stage or a degree of something
- FILE
- Definition: a tool used to smooth or sharpen
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a document or a collection of papers
- LOG
- Definition: a mathematical abbreviation for logarithm
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a record of events or a section of a tree trunk
- STUMP
- Definition: to campaign or give speeches, especially for a political candidate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the base of a tree trunk
Connections #405 explained
Why these words connect (July 21, 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: WAYS TO SUPPORT A CANDIDATE
These are all ways to support a candidate, including campaigning, canvassing, and organizing. They are all important aspects of a political campaign.
Green group: CONSTITUTION
These are all words related to the composition or structure of something, including the human body or a document. They all refer to the idea of something being made up of different parts.
Blue group: CARPENTRY TOOLS
These are all tools used in carpentry, including a clamp, a file, a level, and a saw. They are all used to shape or assemble wood.
Purple group: MATH ABBREVIATIONS
These are all abbreviations used in mathematics, including LOG, MAX, MOD, and TAN. They are all used to represent common mathematical operations or functions.
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.
“LEVEL”
Seems like it belongs to: MATH ABBREVIATIONS
Actually belongs to: CARPENTRY TOOLS
LEVEL can be a mathematical concept, but in this context, it refers to a carpentry tool
“FILE”
Seems like it belongs to: MATH ABBREVIATIONS
Actually belongs to: CARPENTRY TOOLS
FILE can be a mathematical concept, but in this context, it refers to a carpentry tool
“LOG”
Seems like it belongs to: CARPENTRY TOOLS
Actually belongs to: MATH ABBREVIATIONS
LOG can refer to a section of a tree trunk, but in this context, it refers to a mathematical abbreviation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LEVEL” didn't go with MATH ABBREVIATIONS
Seems like: MATH ABBREVIATIONS → Actually: CARPENTRY TOOLS
LEVEL can be a mathematical concept, but in this context, it refers to a carpentry tool
Why “FILE” didn't go with MATH ABBREVIATIONS
Seems like: MATH ABBREVIATIONS → Actually: CARPENTRY TOOLS
FILE can be a mathematical concept, but in this context, it refers to a carpentry tool
Why “LOG” didn't go with CARPENTRY TOOLS
Seems like: CARPENTRY TOOLS → Actually: MATH ABBREVIATIONS
LOG can refer to a section of a tree trunk, but in this context, it refers to a mathematical abbreviation