Yellow group — FLUFFY WHITE THINGS
Why is “DANDELION” in the Yellow group?
a type of flowering plant with fluffy white seeds
Connections Hints for August 6, 2024 #421
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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 — ONE IN A RESEARCH STUDY
Why is “GUINEA PIG” in the Green group?
a small rodent often used in scientific research
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 6, 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.
- CLOUD
- Definition: a collection of water vapor in the sky
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to cloud computing
- SUBJECT
- Definition: a person or thing being studied
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a topic or field of study
- MIND
- Definition: to be concerned or bothered about something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the brain or intellect
- OBJECT
- Definition: to express disapproval or opposition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical thing or a goal
Connections #421 explained
Why these words connect (August 6, 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: FLUFFY WHITE THINGS
These are all things that are white and fluffy in appearance, including natural objects and man-made items.
Green group: ONE IN A RESEARCH STUDY
These are all terms used to describe individuals who participate in research studies, including those who are paid and those who are not.
Blue group: TAKE ISSUE
These are all ways to express opposition or disagreement, including formal and informal methods.
Purple group: ___HORN
These are all types of horns, including those used for warning and those used for musical purposes.
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.
“COTTON”
Seems like it belongs to: ONE IN A RESEARCH STUDY
Actually belongs to: FLUFFY WHITE THINGS
Cotton is a type of fluffy white material, but it's not a participant in a research study.
“FOG”
Seems like it belongs to: FLUFFY WHITE THINGS
Actually belongs to: ___HORN
Fog can appear white and fluffy, but it's actually related to a type of horn.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COTTON” didn't go with ONE IN A RESEARCH STUDY
Seems like: ONE IN A RESEARCH STUDY → Actually: FLUFFY WHITE THINGS
Cotton is a type of fluffy white material, but it's not a participant in a research study.
Why “FOG” didn't go with FLUFFY WHITE THINGS
Seems like: FLUFFY WHITE THINGS → Actually: ___HORN
Fog can appear white and fluffy, but it's actually related to a type of horn.