Green group — BRATWURST GO-WITHS
Why is “SAUERKRAUT” in the Green group?
a type of fermented cabbage often served with bratwurst
Connections Hints for August 19, 2024 #434
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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
▼Purple group — STARTING WITH PIXAR MOVIES
Why is “SOULMATE” in the Purple group?
a term referring to a perfect match, possibly related to the Pixar movie Soul
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 19, 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.
- CHAIR
- Definition: a yoga pose
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a piece of furniture
- MOUNTAIN
- Definition: a yoga pose
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a natural landform
- TREE
- Definition: a yoga pose
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a plant
- WARRIOR
- Definition: a yoga pose
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a person who fights in battles
Connections #434 explained
Why these words connect (August 19, 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: MUSIC GENRES
These are all popular genres of music, including blues, country, folk, and rock, which have distinct styles and histories.
Green group: BRATWURST GO-WITHS
These are all common items that are often served with bratwurst, including the sausage itself, a bun, mustard, and sauerkraut, which are typically found at German-themed restaurants or festivals.
Blue group: YOGA POSES
These are all names of yoga poses, including chair, mountain, tree, and warrior, which are designed to promote flexibility, balance, and strength.
Purple group: STARTING WITH PIXAR MOVIES
These are all words that start with letters or sounds from Pixar movie titles, including Coconut from the movie Inside Out, Soul from the movie Soul, Up from the movie Up, and Wallet from the movie Inside Out, which are all connected to the Pixar brand.
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.
“BRAT”
Seems like it belongs to: MUSIC GENRES
Actually belongs to: BRATWURST GO-WITHS
The word 'brat' might seem like a music genre, but it's actually related to bratwurst.
“ROCK”
Seems like it belongs to: YOGA POSES
Actually belongs to: MUSIC GENRES
The word 'rock' might seem like a yoga pose, but it's actually a music genre.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BRAT” didn't go with MUSIC GENRES
Seems like: MUSIC GENRES → Actually: BRATWURST GO-WITHS
The word 'brat' might seem like a music genre, but it's actually related to bratwurst.
Why “ROCK” didn't go with YOGA POSES
Seems like: YOGA POSES → Actually: MUSIC GENRES
The word 'rock' might seem like a yoga pose, but it's actually a music genre.