Blue group — SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD
Why is “CARET” in the Blue group?
a symbol (^) used in mathematics and computing to represent exponentiation or a pointer
Connections Hints for September 4, 2024 #450
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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 — SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD
Why is “BRACE” in the Blue group?
a symbol ({}) used in mathematics and computing to group or enclose expressions
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 4, 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.
- TRACE
- Definition: a small amount or indication of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a path or a line
- HOST
- Definition: to organize or provide hospitality for an event
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a biological organism that harbors a parasite
- CARET
- Definition: a symbol (^) used in mathematics and computing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mark used to indicate insertion or correction
- BRACE
- Definition: a symbol ({}) used in mathematics and computing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a support or a prop
Connections #450 explained
Why these words connect (September 4, 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: VERY SMALL AMOUNT
These words all describe a very small amount or quantity of something, often used to indicate a minimal presence or indication of something.
Green group: PUPPY PURCHASES
These words all describe items that are commonly purchased for a new puppy, including essential supplies and accessories.
Blue group: HELP PUT ON A PARTY
These words all describe actions or roles that are involved in planning and hosting a party, including organizing, providing food and hospitality.
Purple group: SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD
These words all describe symbols that are found on a standard keyboard, including mathematical and computing symbols.
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.
“HOST”
Seems like it belongs to: SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD
Actually belongs to: HELP PUT ON A PARTY
HOST can be a symbol in computing, but in this context, it refers to the person organizing a party
“TRACE”
Seems like it belongs to: SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD
Actually belongs to: VERY SMALL AMOUNT
TRACE can be a symbol in mathematics, but in this context, it refers to a small amount or indication of something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOST” didn't go with SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD
Seems like: SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD → Actually: HELP PUT ON A PARTY
HOST can be a symbol in computing, but in this context, it refers to the person organizing a party
Why “TRACE” didn't go with SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD
Seems like: SYMBOLS ON A KEYBOARD → Actually: VERY SMALL AMOUNT
TRACE can be a symbol in mathematics, but in this context, it refers to a small amount or indication of something