Green group — NICKNAME
Why is “SOBRIQUET” in the Green group?
a nickname, especially one that is clever or witty
Connections Hints for August 13, 2024 #428
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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 — NICKNAME
Why is “MONIKER” in the Green group?
a person's name, especially a nickname
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 13, 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.
- HANDLE
- Definition: a nickname or alias
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of an object
- MARKED
- Definition: clearly noticeable
- Why it's tricky: can also mean having a mark or label
- POWER
- Definition: a type of house (e.g. power house)
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to energy or strength
- ROUGH
- Definition: a type of house (e.g. rough house)
- Why it's tricky: can also mean unrefined or coarse
Connections #428 explained
Why these words connect (August 13, 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: STATED
These are all verbs meaning to express or communicate something, often in a verbal or written manner, such as speaking, writing, or testifying
Green group: NICKNAME
These are all nouns referring to informal names or labels given to people, places, or things, such as aliases, pseudonyms, or monikers
Blue group: OBVIOUS
These are all adjectives meaning clearly noticeable or evident, such as being apparent, visible, or unmistakable
Purple group: ___HOUSE (THAT AREN’T HOUSES)
These are all nouns or phrases that include the word 'house' but do not refer to a physical building, such as a power house or a rough house
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.
“HANDLE”
Seems like it belongs to: STATED
Actually belongs to: NICKNAME
HANDLE can be a verb meaning to speak or express, but in this context it refers to a nickname
“POWER”
Seems like it belongs to: OBVIOUS
Actually belongs to: ___HOUSE (THAT AREN’T HOUSES)
POWER can refer to something being obvious or clear, but in this context it refers to a type of house
“MARKED”
Seems like it belongs to: ___HOUSE (THAT AREN’T HOUSES)
Actually belongs to: OBVIOUS
MARKED can refer to a house being notable, but in this context it refers to something being clearly noticeable
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HANDLE” didn't go with STATED
Seems like: STATED → Actually: NICKNAME
HANDLE can be a verb meaning to speak or express, but in this context it refers to a nickname
Why “POWER” didn't go with OBVIOUS
Seems like: OBVIOUS → Actually: ___HOUSE (THAT AREN’T HOUSES)
POWER can refer to something being obvious or clear, but in this context it refers to a type of house
Why “MARKED” didn't go with ___HOUSE (THAT AREN’T HOUSES)
Seems like: ___HOUSE (THAT AREN’T HOUSES) → Actually: OBVIOUS
MARKED can refer to a house being notable, but in this context it refers to something being clearly noticeable