Blue group — BEERS, FAMILIARLY
Why is “natty” in the Blue group?
a colloquial term for Natural Light beer, an American lager
Connections Hints for August 15, 2024 #430
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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 — BEERS, FAMILIARLY
Why is “sierra” in the Blue group?
a brand of beer, Sierra Nevada, known for its pale ale
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 15, 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.
- range
- Definition: a series of things in a particular order
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mountain range or a cooking range
- check
- Definition: a payment method
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to verify or inspect
- natty
- Definition: a colloquial term for Natural Light beer
- Why it's tricky: can also mean stylish or fashionable
- pal
- Definition: a friend
- Why it's tricky: can also be an abbreviation for 'pay as you leave'
Connections #430 explained
Why these words connect (August 15, 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: BREADTH
These words all relate to the concept of measuring or describing the size or extent of something, such as the extent of a view or the range of a product.
Green group: OTHER HALF
These words all describe a partner or counterpart, such as a romantic partner or a matching piece.
Blue group: BEERS, FAMILIARLY
These words are all informal names for beers, such as 'Bud' for Budweiser or 'Natty' for Natural Light.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER 'PAY'
These words are all phrases that start with 'pay', such as 'pay phone' or 'pay dirt'.
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.
“check”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER 'PAY'
Actually belongs to: BREADTH
while 'check' can be a payment method, it's not exclusively related to the phrase 'pay', and its meaning in the context of 'breadth' refers to a limit or boundary
“range”
Seems like it belongs to: BREADTH
Actually belongs to: BEERS, FAMILIARLY
while 'range' can refer to a series of things, in the context of beer, it's not a common term, and the word 'range' in the puzzle is more likely related to the brand 'Range' beer, but it's not present, instead 'range' as a series is in 'BREADTH' category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “check” didn't go with WORDS AFTER 'PAY'
Seems like: WORDS AFTER 'PAY' → Actually: BREADTH
while 'check' can be a payment method, it's not exclusively related to the phrase 'pay', and its meaning in the context of 'breadth' refers to a limit or boundary
Why “range” didn't go with BREADTH
Seems like: BREADTH → Actually: BEERS, FAMILIARLY
while 'range' can refer to a series of things, in the context of beer, it's not a common term, and the word 'range' in the puzzle is more likely related to the brand 'Range' beer, but it's not present, instead 'range' as a series is in 'BREADTH' category