Yellow group — RUSH OF WIND
Why is “PUFF” in the Yellow group?
a small burst of air or wind
Connections Hints for August 20, 2024 #435
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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 — ZODIAC SYMBOLS
Why is “RAM” in the Blue group?
a male sheep, also a symbol in the zodiac
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 20, 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.
- WIND
- Definition: a natural movement of air in the atmosphere
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of rotating or turning
- BLOW
- Definition: a sudden rush of air
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to strike or hit
- TURN
- Definition: to change direction or position
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a change in a situation or circumstance
- CRAB
- Definition: a type of crustacean
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a grumpy or irritable person
Connections #435 explained
Why these words connect (August 20, 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: RUSH OF WIND
These words all describe different types of air movements, such as a sudden gust or a gentle breeze.
Green group: ROTATE
These words all describe actions that involve turning or rotating, such as cranking a handle or reeling in a fish.
Blue group: ZODIAC SYMBOLS
These words all represent symbols from the zodiac, a system of astrology that divides the year into twelve segments.
Purple group: DR. SEUSS TITLE FIGURES
These words all represent main characters from popular Dr. Seuss books, such as The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
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.
“WIND”
Seems like it belongs to: RUSH OF WIND
Actually belongs to: ROTATE
WIND can refer to both air movement and rotation, making it a tricky word to categorize
“BLOW”
Seems like it belongs to: ROTATE
Actually belongs to: RUSH OF WIND
BLOW can mean both a rush of air and a strike, leading to confusion between the two categories
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WIND” didn't go with RUSH OF WIND
Seems like: RUSH OF WIND → Actually: ROTATE
WIND can refer to both air movement and rotation, making it a tricky word to categorize
Why “BLOW” didn't go with ROTATE
Seems like: ROTATE → Actually: RUSH OF WIND
BLOW can mean both a rush of air and a strike, leading to confusion between the two categories