Green group — HOUSE STYLES
Why is “PRAIRIE” in the Green group?
a style of house characterized by long, horizontal lines and low-pitched roofs
Connections Hints for August 17, 2024 #432
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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 — HOUSE STYLES
Why is “COTTAGE” in the Green group?
a small, cozy house, often in a rural area
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 17, 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.
- TONGUE
- Definition: a language or dialect
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a bodily organ
- NECK
- Definition: the back of the neck, as in necking or canoodling
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to the body part
- DRESSING
- Definition: a medical dressing, as in a bandage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a salad dressing
- CRAFTSMAN
- Definition: a style of house or furniture
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a skilled worker
Connections #432 explained
Why these words connect (August 17, 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: SPOKEN COMMUNICATION
These are all forms of verbal expression, including dialects, languages, and types of speech.
Green group: CANOODLE
These are all terms associated with romantic or intimate activities, including kissing and necking.
Blue group: FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
These are all common items found in a first aid kit, used to treat injuries and wounds.
Purple group: HOUSE STYLES
These are all different styles of houses or architecture, each with its own unique characteristics.
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.
“TAPE”
Seems like it belongs to: CANOODLE
Actually belongs to: FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
while tape can be used to hold things together, it's not typically associated with canoodling; instead, it's a common item in first aid kits
“KISS”
Seems like it belongs to: SPOKEN COMMUNICATION
Actually belongs to: CANOODLE
while a kiss can be a form of nonverbal communication, it's more closely associated with canoodling
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TAPE” didn't go with CANOODLE
Seems like: CANOODLE → Actually: FIRST AID KIT ITEMS
while tape can be used to hold things together, it's not typically associated with canoodling; instead, it's a common item in first aid kits
Why “KISS” didn't go with SPOKEN COMMUNICATION
Seems like: SPOKEN COMMUNICATION → Actually: CANOODLE
while a kiss can be a form of nonverbal communication, it's more closely associated with canoodling