Green group — CANDY PIECES
Why is “NERD” in the Green group?
small, chewy candies in various flavors
Connections Hints for August 18, 2024 #433
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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 — SEVEN DWARFS MINUS LAST LETTER
Why is “GRUMP” in the Blue group?
one of the seven dwarfs, minus the last letter
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 18, 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.
- RUNT
- Definition: a small candy piece, especially from a Nerds box
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the smallest or weakest animal in a litter
- DOPE
- Definition: a slang term, but here refers to a dwarf minus the last letter
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a slang term for a foolish person
- SNOOZE
- Definition: a button on an alarm clock
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to sleeping or napping
- WHOPPER
- Definition: a type of candy piece
- Why it's tricky: also the name of a popular burger
Connections #433 explained
Why these words connect (August 18, 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: ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS
These are all buttons commonly found on alarm clocks, used to control the device.
Green group: “HERE’S A THOUGHT ...”
These are all phrases used to introduce a thought or idea, often used in speech or writing.
Blue group: CANDY PIECES
These are all types of small, individual candies, often found in bags or boxes.
Purple group: SEVEN DWARFS MINUS LAST LETTER
These are all names of the seven dwarfs, with the last letter removed from each name.
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.
“TIME”
Seems like it belongs to: ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS
Actually belongs to: none
while related to alarm clocks, not a specific button
“SAY”
Seems like it belongs to: ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS
Actually belongs to: “HERE’S A THOUGHT ...”
can be a phrase used to introduce a thought, not an alarm clock button
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TIME” didn't go with ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS
Seems like: ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS → Actually: none
while related to alarm clocks, not a specific button
Why “SAY” didn't go with ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS
Seems like: ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS → Actually: “HERE’S A THOUGHT ...”
can be a phrase used to introduce a thought, not an alarm clock button