Yellow group — BLUNDER
Why is “GAFFE” in the Yellow group?
a social or diplomatic blunder, especially one made by a public figure
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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 — FLOWERS
Why is “PETUNIA” in the Green group?
a type of flowering plant, often used as an ornamental
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 14, 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.
- BOO-BOO
- Definition: a mistake or error
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lovable bear from children's media
- DANCE
- Definition: a movement made by bees to communicate
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a style of movement performed to music
- BABE
- Definition: a nickname for George Herman Ruth Jr., a famous baseball player
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a term of endearment or a famous pig from literature
- STING
- Definition: the act of a bee injecting venom
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a painful or sharp sensation
Connections #429 explained
Why these words connect (August 14, 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: BLUNDER
These words all describe types of mistakes or blunders, often used to describe social or diplomatic errors. They are connected by their connotation of something going wrong or being done incorrectly.
Green group: FLOWERS
These words all describe different types of flowers, often used for their beauty or fragrance. They are connected by their classification as flowering plants.
Blue group: THINGS BEES DO
These words all describe different actions or behaviors of bees, often related to their social structure or environment. They are connected by their relation to the biology and behavior of bees.
Purple group: FIRST NAMES OF YANKEES LEGENDS
These words all describe the first names of famous baseball players, often associated with the New York Yankees. They are connected by their relation to the history and legacy of the team.
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.
“BUZZ”
Seems like it belongs to: BLUNDER
Actually belongs to: THINGS BEES DO
while 'buzz' can refer to a confusing or unclear situation, in this context it refers to the sound made by bees
“FLUB”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS BEES DO
Actually belongs to: BLUNDER
although 'flub' sounds like it could be related to bees, it actually refers to a mistake or error
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUZZ” didn't go with BLUNDER
Seems like: BLUNDER → Actually: THINGS BEES DO
while 'buzz' can refer to a confusing or unclear situation, in this context it refers to the sound made by bees
Why “FLUB” didn't go with THINGS BEES DO
Seems like: THINGS BEES DO → Actually: BLUNDER
although 'flub' sounds like it could be related to bees, it actually refers to a mistake or error