Yellow group — SPLASHY WAYS TO ENTER A POOL
Why is “CANNONBALL” in the Yellow group?
a type of dive where the diver jumps in with their arms and legs tucked in
Connections Hints for August 8, 2024 #423
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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 — MAINSTAY
Why is “CORNERSTONE” in the Green group?
a fundamental element that provides stability and support
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 8, 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.
- ANCHOR
- Definition: a person or thing that provides stability
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for holding a ship in place
- CORNERSTONE
- Definition: a fundamental element
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stone at the corner of a building
- PARROT
- Definition: to repeat something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of bird
- PILLAR
- Definition: a person or thing that provides support
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a vertical column of stone or wood
Connections #423 explained
Why these words connect (August 8, 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: SPLASHY WAYS TO ENTER A POOL
These are all types of dives or jumps that people do to enter a pool, often for fun or to make a splash
Green group: REITERATE
These are all ways to repeat or restate something, often to emphasize a point or make it clearer
Blue group: MAINSTAY
These are all things that provide support or stability, often in a fundamental or essential way
Purple group: ___ RADIO
These are all types of radio or ways to broadcast, often with a specific purpose or audience in mind
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.
“TALK”
Seems like it belongs to: REITERATE
Actually belongs to: ___ RADIO
TALK seems like it could be a way to reiterate, but it's actually a type of radio
“PARROT”
Seems like it belongs to: MAINSTAY
Actually belongs to: REITERATE
PARROT seems like it could be a mainstay, but it's actually a way to reiterate or repeat something
“ANCHOR”
Seems like it belongs to: ___ RADIO
Actually belongs to: MAINSTAY
ANCHOR seems like it could be a type of radio, but it's actually a mainstay or a person that provides stability
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TALK” didn't go with REITERATE
Seems like: REITERATE → Actually: ___ RADIO
TALK seems like it could be a way to reiterate, but it's actually a type of radio
Why “PARROT” didn't go with MAINSTAY
Seems like: MAINSTAY → Actually: REITERATE
PARROT seems like it could be a mainstay, but it's actually a way to reiterate or repeat something
Why “ANCHOR” didn't go with ___ RADIO
Seems like: ___ RADIO → Actually: MAINSTAY
ANCHOR seems like it could be a type of radio, but it's actually a mainstay or a person that provides stability