Purple group — PRANK VERBS
Why is “TOILET PAPER” in the Purple group?
a prank involving covering a target with toilet paper
Connections Hints for August 22, 2024 #437
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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 — PRANK VERBS
Why is “STREAK” in the Purple group?
a prank involving running naked in public
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 22, 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.
- REEL
- Definition: a cylindrical device for holding film
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of dance or a feeling of dizziness
- STORY
- Definition: a level or floor of a building
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a narrative or tale
- POST
- Definition: a newspaper
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical object or a job position
- MOON
- Definition: to expose one's buttocks
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the celestial body or a verb meaning to dreamily gaze
Connections #437 explained
Why these words connect (August 22, 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: CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT
These are all devices or components used in traditional movie theaters, including projectors, screens, and speakers.
Green group: TIER
These are all words that refer to a level or layer of something, such as a building or a hierarchy.
Blue group: NEWSPAPER NAMES
These are all names of well-known newspapers, including the Globe and the Post.
Purple group: PRANK VERBS
These are all verbs that refer to types of pranks or playful mischief, including egging and streaking.
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.
“SCREEN”
Seems like it belongs to: NEWSPAPER NAMES
Actually belongs to: CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT
while newspapers have screens, this word is more closely related to movie projectors
“POST”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: NEWSPAPER NAMES
while movie theaters have posts, this word is more closely related to newspapers
“LEVEL”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: TIER
while movie theaters have levels, this word is more closely related to tiers or floors
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SCREEN” didn't go with NEWSPAPER NAMES
Seems like: NEWSPAPER NAMES → Actually: CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT
while newspapers have screens, this word is more closely related to movie projectors
Why “POST” didn't go with CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT
Seems like: CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT → Actually: NEWSPAPER NAMES
while movie theaters have posts, this word is more closely related to newspapers
Why “LEVEL” didn't go with CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT
Seems like: CLASSIC MOVIE THEATER EQUIPMENT → Actually: TIER
while movie theaters have levels, this word is more closely related to tiers or floors