Purple group — THINGS WITH KINGS
Why is “MONARCHY” in the Purple group?
a system of government with a king or queen
Connections Hints for September 10, 2024 #456
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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 — RATINGS SYSTEMS
Why is “THUMBS” in the Blue group?
a rating system using thumbs up or down
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 10, 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.
- KINDS
- Definition: types or varieties
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both general categories and specific types
- STARS
- Definition: rating system
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to celestial bodies
- HAND
- Definition: to give or transfer
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a body part
- CHECKERS
- Definition: a board game with kings
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who checks or verifies
Connections #456 explained
Why these words connect (September 10, 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: VARIETIES
These words all refer to ways of categorizing or describing different types of things, such as kinds, sorts, and types.
Green group: TRANSFER
These words all refer to the act of giving, passing, or transferring something from one person or place to another, such as delivering or handing over.
Blue group: RATINGS SYSTEMS
These words all refer to different methods of evaluating or grading things, such as using stars, percentages, or letters.
Purple group: THINGS WITH KINGS
These words all refer to things that have kings as part of them, such as games, governments, or teams.
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.
“KINGS”
Seems like it belongs to: RATINGS SYSTEMS
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH KINGS
Kings are not a rating system, but rather a part of various things like checkers and monarchy
“TYPES”
Seems like it belongs to: RATINGS SYSTEMS
Actually belongs to: VARIETIES
Types can refer to varieties, but also to categories or classifications
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KINGS” didn't go with RATINGS SYSTEMS
Seems like: RATINGS SYSTEMS → Actually: THINGS WITH KINGS
Kings are not a rating system, but rather a part of various things like checkers and monarchy
Why “TYPES” didn't go with RATINGS SYSTEMS
Seems like: RATINGS SYSTEMS → Actually: VARIETIES
Types can refer to varieties, but also to categories or classifications