Blue group — TORUS-SHAPED THINGS
Why is “LIFESAVER” in the Blue group?
a ring-shaped candy or a device for saving lives
Connections Hints for August 26, 2024 #441
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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 — BAD GOLF SHOTS
Why is “WHIFF” in the Green group?
a type of golf shot where the ball is completely missed
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 26, 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.
- SUPPORT
- Definition: approval or endorsement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to physical or emotional assistance
- SLICE
- Definition: a type of golf shot
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a thin piece of food
- HOOK
- Definition: a type of golf shot
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fishing hook or a curved shape
- WADE
- Definition: a type of shoe
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to walking in water
Connections #441 explained
Why these words connect (August 26, 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: OFFICIAL SANCTIONING
These words are all related to giving official approval or endorsement, such as a government agency giving its blessing to a project
Green group: TORUS-SHAPED THINGS
These words are all related to objects that have a torus shape, such as a bagel or a tire
Blue group: BAD GOLF SHOTS
These words are all related to types of golf shots that are considered mistakes, such as a hook or a slice
Purple group: FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND
These words are all related to types of shoes that do not have the 'er' sound, such as a loafer or a sneaker
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.
“SUPPORT”
Seems like it belongs to: OFFICIAL SANCTIONING
Actually belongs to: FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND
SUPPORT can be mistaken for a type of official endorsement, but it's actually a type of shoe without the 'er' sound
“SLICE”
Seems like it belongs to: FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND
Actually belongs to: BAD GOLF SHOTS
SLICE can be mistaken for a type of shoe, but it's actually a type of golf shot
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SUPPORT” didn't go with OFFICIAL SANCTIONING
Seems like: OFFICIAL SANCTIONING → Actually: FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND
SUPPORT can be mistaken for a type of official endorsement, but it's actually a type of shoe without the 'er' sound
Why “SLICE” didn't go with FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND
Seems like: FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND → Actually: BAD GOLF SHOTS
SLICE can be mistaken for a type of shoe, but it's actually a type of golf shot