Blue group — HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
Why is “MUSSEL” in the Blue group?
a type of shellfish, sounds like 'muscle', a body part
Connections Hints for August 11, 2024 #426
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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
▼Blue group — HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
Why is “HARE” in the Blue group?
a fast-moving rabbit, sounds like 'hair', a body feature
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 11, 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.
- CRAFT
- Definition: a boat or ship, especially one smaller than a ship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a skill or activity
- VESSEL
- Definition: a ship or boat, especially a large one
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a container or a person's body
- GOAT
- Definition: an acronym for 'Greatest of All Time'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the animal
- NAVAL
- Definition: relating to a ship or the sea, especially in a military context
- Why it's tricky: sounds similar to 'navel', a body part
Connections #426 explained
Why these words connect (August 11, 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: LARGE BOAT
These are all types of boats or ships, including ones that sail the ocean and ones that are used for transportation.
Green group: ALL-TIME GREAT
These are all terms used to describe someone who is exceptional in their field, including athletes and celebrities.
Blue group: REGARDING
These are all prepositions that indicate a relationship or connection between things, including words that mean 'about' or 'concerning'.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
These are all words that sound like body parts, but have different meanings, including words that sound like 'hair', 'muscle', and 'navel'.
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.
“CRAFT”
Seems like it belongs to: HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
Actually belongs to: LARGE BOAT
sounds like 'craft' as in skill, but actually refers to a type of boat
“NAVAL”
Seems like it belongs to: LARGE BOAT
Actually belongs to: HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
relates to ships, but sounds like 'navel', a body part
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CRAFT” didn't go with HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
Seems like: HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES → Actually: LARGE BOAT
sounds like 'craft' as in skill, but actually refers to a type of boat
Why “NAVAL” didn't go with LARGE BOAT
Seems like: LARGE BOAT → Actually: HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
relates to ships, but sounds like 'navel', a body part