Blue group — BIOPICS
Why is “MILK” in the Blue group?
a 2008 biographical film about Harvey Milk, an American politician and activist
Connections Hints for August 10, 2024 #425
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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 — MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Why is “TEAMS” in the Green group?
a Microsoft communication and collaboration platform
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 10, 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.
- VICE
- Definition: a biographical film about Dick Cheney
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a moral failing or a tool for gripping objects
- EDGE
- Definition: a Microsoft web browser
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sharp border or a competitive advantage
- JOBS
- Definition: a biographical film about Steve Jobs
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to employment or tasks
- RUN
- Definition: to be in operation or to function
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to move quickly or to manage a business
Connections #425 explained
Why these words connect (August 10, 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: THINGS THAT ARE RED
These are all things that are typically associated with the color red, including a planet, a flower, and a fruit. They all share a common thread of being red in color.
Green group: BE IN COMMISSION
These are all verbs that mean to be in operation or to function, including to run, work, or operate. They all share a common thread of being in a state of activity.
Blue group: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
These are all products or software developed by Microsoft, including a web browser, a productivity suite, and an operating system. They all share a common thread of being created by Microsoft.
Purple group: BIOPICS
These are all biographical films about famous people, including Steve Jobs, Harvey Milk, and Dick Cheney. They all share a common thread of being based on real people's lives.
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.
“WORK”
Seems like it belongs to: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Actually belongs to: BE IN COMMISSION
while Microsoft is a company where people work, 'work' is a verb that means to function or operate, which is the actual category
“JOBS”
Seems like it belongs to: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Actually belongs to: BIOPICS
while Steve Jobs was a co-founder of Apple, a competitor to Microsoft, the word 'JOBS' in this context refers to a biographical film about his life
“EDGE”
Seems like it belongs to: BE IN COMMISSION
Actually belongs to: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
while 'edge' can refer to a competitive advantage, in this context it refers to a Microsoft web browser
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WORK” didn't go with MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Seems like: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS → Actually: BE IN COMMISSION
while Microsoft is a company where people work, 'work' is a verb that means to function or operate, which is the actual category
Why “JOBS” didn't go with MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
Seems like: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS → Actually: BIOPICS
while Steve Jobs was a co-founder of Apple, a competitor to Microsoft, the word 'JOBS' in this context refers to a biographical film about his life
Why “EDGE” didn't go with BE IN COMMISSION
Seems like: BE IN COMMISSION → Actually: MICROSOFT PRODUCTS
while 'edge' can refer to a competitive advantage, in this context it refers to a Microsoft web browser