Yellow group — SPARKLING THINGS
Why is “SEQUIN” in the Yellow group?
a small, shiny disc used for decoration
Connections Hints for August 30, 2024 #445
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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 — PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
Why is “FENCE” in the Green group?
a sport in which competitors use swords to score points
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 30, 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.
- GOLD
- Definition: a valuable, shiny metal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a medal or a color
- ROW
- Definition: a line of objects or people
- Why it's tricky: can also be a verb meaning to propel a boat
- LIGHTHOUSE
- Definition: a tower with a light to guide ships
- Why it's tricky: can also be a metaphor for guidance
- TEMPLE
- Definition: a building for worship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of the human head
Connections #445 explained
Why these words connect (August 30, 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: SPARKLING THINGS
These are all things that sparkle or shine, including precious metals and decorative objects.
Green group: PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
These are all sports or events that take place in the Summer Olympics, including combat sports and water sports.
Blue group: WONDERS OF THE WORLD
These are all famous landmarks or structures, including ancient monuments and modern marvels.
Purple group: ICE ___
These are all words that can be combined with 'ice' to form a common phrase or object, including frozen treats and weather phenomena.
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.
“GOLD”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
Actually belongs to: SPARKLING THINGS
while gold is a medal awarded in the Olympics, it is also a shiny metal
“ROW”
Seems like it belongs to: WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Actually belongs to: PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
while there may be rows of objects at wonders of the world, row is also a sport
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GOLD” didn't go with PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
Seems like: PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS → Actually: SPARKLING THINGS
while gold is a medal awarded in the Olympics, it is also a shiny metal
Why “ROW” didn't go with WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Seems like: WONDERS OF THE WORLD → Actually: PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
while there may be rows of objects at wonders of the world, row is also a sport