Purple group — PLACES IN FRANCE
Why is “REUNION” in the Purple group?
an overseas department of France located in the Indian Ocean
Connections Hints for September 19, 2024 #465
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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
▼Purple group — PLACES IN FRANCE
Why is “CHAMPAGNE” in the Purple group?
a region in northeastern France known for its wine production
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 19, 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 also refer to an additional item or a person with a minor role in a film
- MASTERPIECE
- Definition: a PBS television anthology series
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a work of art or literature of extremely high quality
- NATURE
- Definition: a PBS documentary television series
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the natural world or the inherent characteristics of something
- REUNION
- Definition: an island in the Indian Ocean that is part of France
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gathering of people who were previously together
Connections #465 explained
Why these words connect (September 19, 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: PREFIX MEANING “VERY”
These are all prefixes used to indicate a high degree or intensity, such as 'extra' in 'extraordinary' or 'hyper' in 'hyperactive'
Green group: KINDS OF PARTIES
These are all types of celebrations or gatherings, such as birthday parties or cocktail parties
Blue group: PBS SHOWS
These are all television series that have aired on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), such as 'Frontline' and 'Nature'
Purple group: PLACES IN FRANCE
These are all places located within France, such as the city of Nice or the region of Champagne
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.
“MASTERPIECE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PARTIES
Actually belongs to: PBS SHOWS
while a masterpiece can be a work of art, in this context it refers to a PBS television series
“NATURE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF PARTIES
Actually belongs to: PBS SHOWS
while nature can refer to the outdoors, in this context it refers to a PBS documentary series
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MASTERPIECE” didn't go with KINDS OF PARTIES
Seems like: KINDS OF PARTIES → Actually: PBS SHOWS
while a masterpiece can be a work of art, in this context it refers to a PBS television series
Why “NATURE” didn't go with KINDS OF PARTIES
Seems like: KINDS OF PARTIES → Actually: PBS SHOWS
while nature can refer to the outdoors, in this context it refers to a PBS documentary series