Green group — BEIGE SHADES
Why is “FAWN” in the Green group?
a light brown or tan color, often associated with the color of a deer's coat
Connections Hints for August 23, 2024 #438
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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 — BEIGE SHADES
Why is “BUFF” in the Green group?
a light brown or beige color, often used to describe leather or skin
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 23, 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.
- SCREEN
- Definition: a display device
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a filter or a partition
- CHECK
- Definition: a mark or a payment
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a verification or a hold
- TIE
- Definition: a necktie or a draw
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a connection or a bond
- FINISH
- Definition: to complete or a surface texture
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a conclusion or a polish
Connections #438 explained
Why these words connect (August 23, 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: VISUAL INTERFACE
These are all types of devices or surfaces used for displaying visual information, including computer monitors and terminals.
Green group: BURLESQUE WEAR
These are all types of clothing or accessories commonly worn in burlesque performances, including corsets and gloves.
Blue group: BEIGE SHADES
These are all different shades of the color beige, including buff and fawn.
Purple group: LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES
These are all words that are homophones, meaning they are pronounced the same but have different meanings, such as 'bask' and 'basque'.
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.
“FAN”
Seems like it belongs to: VISUAL INTERFACE
Actually belongs to: BURLESQUE WEAR
while a fan can be a device for creating a current of air, in this context it refers to a type of burlesque accessory
“CHECK”
Seems like it belongs to: VISUAL INTERFACE
Actually belongs to: LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES
while a check can be a mark or a verification, in this context it refers to a homophone
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FAN” didn't go with VISUAL INTERFACE
Seems like: VISUAL INTERFACE → Actually: BURLESQUE WEAR
while a fan can be a device for creating a current of air, in this context it refers to a type of burlesque accessory
Why “CHECK” didn't go with VISUAL INTERFACE
Seems like: VISUAL INTERFACE → Actually: LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES
while a check can be a mark or a verification, in this context it refers to a homophone