Green group — BEGINNING WITH DOUBLE LETTERS
Why is “AARDVARK” in the Green group?
a nocturnal mammal native to Africa, known for its distinctive appearance and burrowing habits
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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 — BEGINNING WITH DOUBLE LETTERS
Why is “EERIE” in the Green group?
inspiring a feeling of fear or unease, often in a supernatural or unsettling way
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 4, 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.
- SPORT
- Definition: a person who exhibits good sportsmanship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical activity or a type of vehicle
- GAME
- Definition: willing to participate or cooperate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of entertainment or a hunting expedition
- BLUE
- Definition: a nickname for the sea
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a color or a feeling of sadness
- DRINK
- Definition: a nickname for the sea, as in 'the drink'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of swallowing a liquid
Connections #419 explained
Why these words connect (August 4, 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: KIDDO
These words are all terms used to affectionately address or describe someone, often in an informal or playful manner, such as 'buddy' or 'champ'
Green group: UP FOR IT
These words all convey a sense of willingness or agreeability, such as being 'game' for an activity or 'willing' to participate
Blue group: BEGINNING WITH DOUBLE LETTERS
These words all start with double letters, such as 'AARDVARK' or 'LLAMA', which is a distinctive characteristic of this category
Purple group: NICKNAMES FOR THE SEA, WITH “THE”
These words are all common nicknames for the sea, often used in phrases such as 'the blue' or 'the briny deep'
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.
“DOWN”
Seems like it belongs to: KIDDO
Actually belongs to: UP FOR IT
although 'down' can be an antonym of 'up', in this context it means willing or agreeable, fitting the 'UP FOR IT' category
“SPORT”
Seems like it belongs to: UP FOR IT
Actually belongs to: KIDDO
although 'sport' can imply a willingness to participate, in this context it refers to a term of endearment or a person who exhibits good sportsmanship, fitting the 'KIDDO' category
“GAME”
Seems like it belongs to: KIDDO
Actually belongs to: UP FOR IT
although 'game' can be a term of endearment, in this context it means willing to participate or cooperate, fitting the 'UP FOR IT' category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DOWN” didn't go with KIDDO
Seems like: KIDDO → Actually: UP FOR IT
although 'down' can be an antonym of 'up', in this context it means willing or agreeable, fitting the 'UP FOR IT' category
Why “SPORT” didn't go with UP FOR IT
Seems like: UP FOR IT → Actually: KIDDO
although 'sport' can imply a willingness to participate, in this context it refers to a term of endearment or a person who exhibits good sportsmanship, fitting the 'KIDDO' category
Why “GAME” didn't go with KIDDO
Seems like: KIDDO → Actually: UP FOR IT
although 'game' can be a term of endearment, in this context it means willing to participate or cooperate, fitting the 'UP FOR IT' category