Purple group — KINDS OF CARDS
Why is “TAROT” in the Purple group?
a type of card deck used for fortune-telling and divination
Connections Hints for August 27, 2024 #442
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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 — CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES
Why is “CAPE” in the Blue group?
a piece of fabric worn by barbers to protect clothing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 27, 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.
- SET
- Definition: a specific collection of cards
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mathematical concept or a verb meaning to put something in a specific position
- MAGIC
- Definition: a type of card game
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to supernatural powers or illusions
- KICK
- Definition: a quality of chili peppers
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical action or a type of shoe
- HEAT
- Definition: a quality of chili peppers
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical phenomenon or a type of energy
Connections #442 explained
Why these words connect (August 27, 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: EXPLOSIVE SOUND
These words are all onomatopoeic sounds that evoke a sense of sudden, loud noise, like the sound of a bomb exploding or a car crashing.
Green group: CHILI PEPPER QUALITY
These words all describe the level of heat or spiciness of chili peppers, with FIRE and HEAT being more intense than KICK and SPICE.
Blue group: CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES
These words are all traditional tools or equipment used in a classic barbershop, including BRUSH for styling and CLIPPERS for cutting hair.
Purple group: KINDS OF CARDS
These words are all types of cards that people collect, including BASEBALL cards and MAGIC cards, which are popular among hobbyists.
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.
“FIRE”
Seems like it belongs to: EXPLOSIVE SOUND
Actually belongs to: CHILI PEPPER QUALITY
FIRE seems like it belongs to EXPLOSIVE SOUND, but it actually refers to the heat of chili peppers
“SET”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF CARDS
SET seems like it belongs to CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES, but it actually refers to a type of card collection
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FIRE” didn't go with EXPLOSIVE SOUND
Seems like: EXPLOSIVE SOUND → Actually: CHILI PEPPER QUALITY
FIRE seems like it belongs to EXPLOSIVE SOUND, but it actually refers to the heat of chili peppers
Why “SET” didn't go with CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES
Seems like: CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES → Actually: KINDS OF CARDS
SET seems like it belongs to CLASSIC BARBERSHOP SUPPLIES, but it actually refers to a type of card collection