Yellow group — OFF-TOPIC REMARKS
Why is “DIGRESSION” in the Yellow group?
a departure from the main subject or topic
Connections Hints for July 27, 2024 #411
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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 — WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R"
Why is “RADIUS” in the Blue group?
a line segment connecting the center of a circle to its circumference
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 27, 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.
- TEN
- Definition: a perfect or attractive person
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a number
- FOX
- Definition: an attractive person
- Why it's tricky: can refer to the animal or a sly person
- BEAR
- Definition: to produce or give birth to
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including the animal
- RIGHT
- Definition: correct or proper
- Why it's tricky: can refer to direction or correctness
Connections #411 explained
Why these words connect (July 27, 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: OFF-TOPIC REMARKS
These words all describe a departure from the main subject or topic, often used in speech or writing to add flavor or interest.
Green group: CREATE, AS RESULTS
These words all describe the act of creating or producing something, whether it be an idea, a product, or a result.
Blue group: HOTTIE
These words all describe someone who is physically attractive or appealing, often used in informal settings.
Purple group: WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R"
These words all start with the letter 'R', which is a distinctive and recognizable feature of each word.
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.
“TEN”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R"
Actually belongs to: HOTTIE
TEN seems like it could fit with words represented by the letter 'R', but it actually refers to a perfect person
“FOX”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R"
Actually belongs to: HOTTIE
FOX seems like it could fit with words represented by the letter 'R', but it actually refers to an attractive person
“BEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: OFF-TOPIC REMARKS
Actually belongs to: CREATE, AS RESULTS
BEAR seems like it could fit with off-topic remarks, but it actually refers to producing or giving birth to
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TEN” didn't go with WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R"
Seems like: WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R" → Actually: HOTTIE
TEN seems like it could fit with words represented by the letter 'R', but it actually refers to a perfect person
Why “FOX” didn't go with WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R"
Seems like: WORDS REPRESENTED BY THE LETTER "R" → Actually: HOTTIE
FOX seems like it could fit with words represented by the letter 'R', but it actually refers to an attractive person
Why “BEAR” didn't go with OFF-TOPIC REMARKS
Seems like: OFF-TOPIC REMARKS → Actually: CREATE, AS RESULTS
BEAR seems like it could fit with off-topic remarks, but it actually refers to producing or giving birth to