Purple group — SECOND NAMES IN COMPANIES WITH AMPERSANDS
Why is “NOBLE” in the Purple group?
a surname, as in Noble & Co.
Connections Hints for August 29, 2024 #444
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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 — U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Why is “HOWARD” in the Green group?
a historically black college/university in Washington, D.C.
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 29, 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.
- PLAYER
- Definition: a type of piano
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person participating in a game or sport
- BROWN
- Definition: a U.S. college/university
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a color
- COUNT
- Definition: to deem or consider
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a nobleman or a mathematical operation
- REGARD
- Definition: to deem or consider
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a feeling of respect or esteem
Connections #444 explained
Why these words connect (August 29, 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: KINDS OF PIANOS
These are all types of pianos, including electronic, grand, player, and upright pianos, each with distinct characteristics and uses.
Green group: DEEM
These are all words that mean to deem or consider something, including consider, count, judge, and regard, each with slightly different connotations and uses.
Blue group: U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
These are all U.S. colleges/universities, including Brown, Duke, Howard, and Smith, each with its own unique history and characteristics.
Purple group: SECOND NAMES IN COMPANIES WITH AMPERSANDS
These are all second names in companies with ampersands, including Gamble, Johnson, Noble, and Young, each with its own distinct company history.
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.
“BROWN”
Seems like it belongs to: SECOND NAMES IN COMPANIES WITH AMPERSANDS
Actually belongs to: U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Brown can be a surname, but in this context, it refers to Brown University.
“PLAYER”
Seems like it belongs to: U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF PIANOS
Player can refer to a person, but in this context, it refers to a type of piano.
“JOHNSON”
Seems like it belongs to: U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Actually belongs to: SECOND NAMES IN COMPANIES WITH AMPERSANDS
Johnson can refer to a university, but in this context, it refers to a surname in a company name.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BROWN” didn't go with SECOND NAMES IN COMPANIES WITH AMPERSANDS
Seems like: SECOND NAMES IN COMPANIES WITH AMPERSANDS → Actually: U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Brown can be a surname, but in this context, it refers to Brown University.
Why “PLAYER” didn't go with U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Seems like: U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES → Actually: KINDS OF PIANOS
Player can refer to a person, but in this context, it refers to a type of piano.
Why “JOHNSON” didn't go with U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Seems like: U.S. COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES → Actually: SECOND NAMES IN COMPANIES WITH AMPERSANDS
Johnson can refer to a university, but in this context, it refers to a surname in a company name.