Blue group — CHAIN ___
Why is “REACTION” in the Blue group?
a chemical reaction, a series of changes in a system
Connections Hints for September 2, 2024 #448
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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 — CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS
Why is “COMIC” in the Green group?
a comic book, a type of sequential art
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 2, 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.
- POST
- Definition: a position or job
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mail delivery or a social media update
- STATION
- Definition: a place or position
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a transportation hub or a radio/TV channel
- CHAIN
- Definition: a series of linked items
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of store or a chemical reaction
- LETTER
- Definition: a written message
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a character in the alphabet
Connections #448 explained
Why these words connect (September 2, 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: PECULIAR
These words all describe something that is unusual or unconventional, like a curious or weird phenomenon.
Green group: ASSIGNMENT
These words all describe a task or position, like a job or a station.
Blue group: CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS
These words all describe valuable or collectible items, like coins or stamps.
Purple group: CHAIN ___
These words all describe a series of linked items, like a chain letter or a chain reaction.
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.
“MAIL”
Seems like it belongs to: ASSIGNMENT
Actually belongs to: CHAIN ___
mail seems like a job or position, but it's actually part of a chain, like a chain letter or chain mail
“STAMP”
Seems like it belongs to: CHAIN ___
Actually belongs to: CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS
stamp seems like part of a chain, but it's actually a collectible item, like a postage stamp
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MAIL” didn't go with ASSIGNMENT
Seems like: ASSIGNMENT → Actually: CHAIN ___
mail seems like a job or position, but it's actually part of a chain, like a chain letter or chain mail
Why “STAMP” didn't go with CHAIN ___
Seems like: CHAIN ___ → Actually: CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS
stamp seems like part of a chain, but it's actually a collectible item, like a postage stamp