Green group — PARTS OF THE EAR
Why is “ANVIL” in the Green group?
a small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations
Connections Hints for September 1, 2024 #447
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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 — SHADES OF BLACK
Why is “SABLE” in the Blue group?
a dark brown or black color, or a type of fur
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 1, 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.
- CHAR
- Definition: to burn or scorch the surface of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of coal
- HAMMER
- Definition: a part of the ear
- Why it's tricky: more commonly known as a tool
- DRIVER
- Definition: a person who operates a vehicle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a golf club
- CANAL
- Definition: a narrow tube or passage in the body
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a man-made waterway
Connections #447 explained
Why these words connect (September 1, 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: COOK IN A PAN
These are all methods of cooking food in a pan, including browning, charring, grilling, and searing.
Green group: PARTS OF THE EAR
These are all parts of the human ear, including the anvil, canal, drum, and hammer bones.
Blue group: SHADES OF BLACK
These are all shades of black, including charcoal, jet, raven, and sable.
Purple group: WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND “A DRIVER”
These are all places where a driver can be found, including a golf bag, limousine, movie set, and toolbox.
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.
“CHARCOAL”
Seems like it belongs to: COOK IN A PAN
Actually belongs to: SHADES OF BLACK
while charcoal can be used for cooking, it is also a shade of black
“HAMMER”
Seems like it belongs to: WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND “A DRIVER”
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF THE EAR
a hammer is a tool, but it is also a part of the ear
“DRUM”
Seems like it belongs to: WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND “A DRIVER”
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF THE EAR
a drum can be a musical instrument, but it is also a part of the ear
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHARCOAL” didn't go with COOK IN A PAN
Seems like: COOK IN A PAN → Actually: SHADES OF BLACK
while charcoal can be used for cooking, it is also a shade of black
Why “HAMMER” didn't go with WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND “A DRIVER”
Seems like: WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND “A DRIVER” → Actually: PARTS OF THE EAR
a hammer is a tool, but it is also a part of the ear
Why “DRUM” didn't go with WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND “A DRIVER”
Seems like: WHERE YOU MIGHT FIND “A DRIVER” → Actually: PARTS OF THE EAR
a drum can be a musical instrument, but it is also a part of the ear