Green group — ASSOCIATED WITH SCALES
Why is “SOLFEGE” in the Green group?
a system of musical notation using syllables like do, re, mi
Connections Hints for July 29, 2024 #413
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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 — ASSOCIATED WITH SCALES
Why is “LIBRA” in the Green group?
the seventh sign of the zodiac, represented by the scales
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 29, 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.
- LIBRA
- Definition: a zodiac sign or a unit of weight
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings in different contexts
- SOLFEGE
- Definition: a musical notation system
- Why it's tricky: uncommon term outside music theory
- COLISEUM
- Definition: a large public building for sports and events
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other large venues
- JUSTICE
- Definition: the concept of fairness or a goddess in Roman mythology
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings and associations
Connections #413 explained
Why these words connect (July 29, 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: STADIUMS
These are all names of large public buildings or structures where sports and events are held, such as the Rose Bowl or the Roman Coliseum.
Green group: STREET SUFFIXES
These are all common suffixes used in street names, such as Main Street or Elm Court.
Blue group: ASSOCIATED WITH SCALES
These are all words associated with scales, whether it's the zodiac sign Libra, the concept of justice, or musical notation like solfege.
Purple group: THINGS WITH SPOUTS
These are all things that have spouts, whether it's a fountain, a teapot, or a whale's blowhole.
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.
“COURT”
Seems like it belongs to: STADIUMS
Actually belongs to: STREET SUFFIXES
while a court can be a sports venue, in this context it's a street suffix
“LANE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH SPOUTS
Actually belongs to: STREET SUFFIXES
a lane can be a narrow road or a division in a pool, but here it's a street suffix
“BOWL”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH SPOUTS
Actually belongs to: STADIUMS
while a bowl can have a spout, in this context it refers to a sports stadium
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COURT” didn't go with STADIUMS
Seems like: STADIUMS → Actually: STREET SUFFIXES
while a court can be a sports venue, in this context it's a street suffix
Why “LANE” didn't go with THINGS WITH SPOUTS
Seems like: THINGS WITH SPOUTS → Actually: STREET SUFFIXES
a lane can be a narrow road or a division in a pool, but here it's a street suffix
Why “BOWL” didn't go with THINGS WITH SPOUTS
Seems like: THINGS WITH SPOUTS → Actually: STADIUMS
while a bowl can have a spout, in this context it refers to a sports stadium