Blue group — ARE WE CLEAR?
Why is “CAPISCE” in the Blue group?
an expression of understanding, derived from Italian
Connections Hints for August 5, 2024 #420
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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 — WORDS AFTER “EYE”
Why is “CANDY” in the Green group?
a type of sweet treat, also related to the phrase 'eye candy'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 5, 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.
- GET
- Definition: to obtain or acquire something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be a verb or a prefix
- SEE
- Definition: to perceive with the eyes or understand
- Why it's tricky: can be a verb or an expression of understanding
- MANAGE
- Definition: to succeed in doing something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to control or administer
- CONTACT
- Definition: a person to contact, especially in an emergency
- Why it's tricky: can refer to a type of lens or a person to reach out to
Connections #420 explained
Why these words connect (August 5, 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: SURVIVE
These words are all phrases that mean to get by or make do in a challenging situation, often used in everyday language to convey resilience.
Green group: KINDS OF GREETING CARDS
These words are all types of greeting cards that people send to celebrate or show appreciation for various events, such as birthdays or weddings.
Blue group: ARE WE CLEAR?
These words are all phrases that convey comprehension or agreement, often used in conversation to ensure mutual understanding.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER “EYE”
These words are all phrases that start with the word 'eye', often used in idiomatic expressions to convey a particular meaning.
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.
“GET”
Seems like it belongs to: SURVIVE
Actually belongs to: ARE WE CLEAR?
The word 'get' can be misleading as it appears in both 'GET BY' and 'GET IT', but they belong to different categories.
“CONTACT”
Seems like it belongs to: ARE WE CLEAR?
Actually belongs to: WORDS AFTER “EYE”
The word 'contact' can be confusing as it can refer to a type of lens, but in this context, it's related to the phrase 'eye contact'.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GET” didn't go with SURVIVE
Seems like: SURVIVE → Actually: ARE WE CLEAR?
The word 'get' can be misleading as it appears in both 'GET BY' and 'GET IT', but they belong to different categories.
Why “CONTACT” didn't go with ARE WE CLEAR?
Seems like: ARE WE CLEAR? → Actually: WORDS AFTER “EYE”
The word 'contact' can be confusing as it can refer to a type of lens, but in this context, it's related to the phrase 'eye contact'.