Blue group — WHAT “SPRING” MIGHT REFER TO
Why is “GEYSER” in the Blue group?
a spring that discharges hot water or steam
Connections Hints for September 6, 2024 #452
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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 — WHAT “SPRING” MIGHT REFER TO
Why is “COIL” in the Blue group?
a spiral shape or a type of spring
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 6, 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.
- SPRING
- Definition: a season or a coiled metal object that stores energy
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a season and a type of metal object
- EVENT
- Definition: a significant occurrence or a planned gathering
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a significant occurrence and a planned gathering
- MATTER
- Definition: a substance or a topic of discussion
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a substance and a topic of discussion
- COUNT
- Definition: the act of counting or a nobleman
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both the act of counting and a nobleman
Connections #452 explained
Why these words connect (September 6, 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: QUANTITY
These words all relate to measuring or counting things, including the total amount or a specific number.
Green group: INCIDENT
These words all describe a significant event or occurrence, including an affair or an episode.
Blue group: THINGS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL
These words all describe things that you might receive in the mail, including a bill or a letter.
Purple group: WHAT “SPRING” MIGHT REFER TO
These words all relate to different meanings of the word spring, including a season or a coiled metal object.
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.
“BILL”
Seems like it belongs to: QUANTITY
Actually belongs to: THINGS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL
while a bill can refer to a quantity, in this context it refers to a document received in the mail
“EVENT”
Seems like it belongs to: WHAT “SPRING” MIGHT REFER TO
Actually belongs to: INCIDENT
while an event can be related to a spring, in this context it refers to a significant occurrence
“COUNT”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL
Actually belongs to: QUANTITY
while a count can refer to a type of mail, in this context it refers to the act of counting
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BILL” didn't go with QUANTITY
Seems like: QUANTITY → Actually: THINGS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL
while a bill can refer to a quantity, in this context it refers to a document received in the mail
Why “EVENT” didn't go with WHAT “SPRING” MIGHT REFER TO
Seems like: WHAT “SPRING” MIGHT REFER TO → Actually: INCIDENT
while an event can be related to a spring, in this context it refers to a significant occurrence
Why “COUNT” didn't go with THINGS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL
Seems like: THINGS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL → Actually: QUANTITY
while a count can refer to a type of mail, in this context it refers to the act of counting