Blue group — ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL
Why is “FLAIR” in the Blue group?
a natural talent or aptitude for something
Connections Hints for July 30, 2024 #414
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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 — GROUP OF BUILDINGS
Why is “COMPOUND” in the Green group?
a group of buildings surrounded by a wall or fence
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 30, 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.
- NEAT
- Definition: tidy or organized
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a type of liquor
- FACILITY
- Definition: natural ability or skill
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a building or location
- COMPLEX
- Definition: group of buildings
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a complicated situation or a psychological concept
- DEVELOPMENT
- Definition: group of buildings
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the process of growing or improving something
Connections #414 explained
Why these words connect (July 30, 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: PEACHY KEEN
These words are all positive adjectives used to describe something as excellent or great. They are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation.
Green group: PROVIDE MORE DETAILS
These words are all verbs that mean to provide more information or explanation about something. They are often used in academic or professional settings to clarify or elaborate on a point.
Blue group: ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL
These words are all nouns that refer to a natural ability or skill for doing something. They are often used to describe someone's aptitude or talent for a particular activity or profession.
Purple group: GROUP OF BUILDINGS
These words are all nouns that refer to a group of buildings or structures. They are often used in urban planning or real estate contexts to describe a collection of buildings or a development.
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.
“BLOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL
Actually belongs to: GROUP OF BUILDINGS
while 'block' can refer to a mental obstacle, in this context it refers to a group of buildings
“SUPER”
Seems like it belongs to: ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL
Actually belongs to: PEACHY KEEN
while 'super' can refer to exceptional ability, in this context it is an adjective meaning excellent or great
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLOCK” didn't go with ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL
Seems like: ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL → Actually: GROUP OF BUILDINGS
while 'block' can refer to a mental obstacle, in this context it refers to a group of buildings
Why “SUPER” didn't go with ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL
Seems like: ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING WELL → Actually: PEACHY KEEN
while 'super' can refer to exceptional ability, in this context it is an adjective meaning excellent or great