Green group — GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Why is “REAL” in the Green group?
the real is a currency used in some countries, such as Brazil
Connections Hints for September 3, 2024 #449
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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 — GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Why is “WON” in the Green group?
the won is the currency of South Korea
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 3, 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.
- EXTRA
- Definition: beyond what is normal or expected
- Why it's tricky: can be an adjective or an adverb
- REAL
- Definition: a currency used in some countries
- Why it's tricky: can also mean genuine or actual
- SAVE
- Definition: to keep or preserve from harm
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to store or reserve for later use
- BEYOND
- Definition: to a degree that is more than expected
- Why it's tricky: can also mean on the other side of something
Connections #449 explained
Why these words connect (September 3, 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: ABSOLVE
These words are all related to forgiving or freeing someone from blame or guilt, such as excusing a mistake or pardoning a crime.
Green group: EXCESSIVELY
These words are all related to something being more than what is normal or expected, such as going beyond a limit or being too much.
Blue group: GLOBAL CURRENCIES
These words are all names of currencies used in different countries, such as the pound in the UK or the yen in Japan.
Purple group: ___HEAD
These words are all related to types of leaders or chiefs, such as an arrowhead or a blockhead.
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.
“EXTRA”
Seems like it belongs to: EXCESSIVELY
Actually belongs to: EXCESSIVELY
EXTRA seems like it belongs to EXCESSIVELY because it means beyond what is normal, but it is actually part of that group
“SAVE”
Seems like it belongs to: GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Actually belongs to: ABSOLVE
SAVE seems like it belongs to GLOBAL CURRENCIES because it can mean to store or reserve, but it is actually part of ABSOLVE
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “EXTRA” didn't go with EXCESSIVELY
Seems like: EXCESSIVELY → Actually: EXCESSIVELY
EXTRA seems like it belongs to EXCESSIVELY because it means beyond what is normal, but it is actually part of that group
Why “SAVE” didn't go with GLOBAL CURRENCIES
Seems like: GLOBAL CURRENCIES → Actually: ABSOLVE
SAVE seems like it belongs to GLOBAL CURRENCIES because it can mean to store or reserve, but it is actually part of ABSOLVE