Green group — COLOR TYPES
Why is “PASTEL” in the Green group?
a pale color, often used in art and design
Connections Hints for September 22, 2024 #468
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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 — WHAT “BRONZE” MIGHT MEAN
Why is “ALLOY” in the Purple group?
a mixture of metals, often used to create a stronger material
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 22, 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.
- NEON
- Definition: a type of bright, glowing color
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a chemical element
- POOL
- Definition: a group of people or things from which to choose
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a swimming pool
- DRAWING
- Definition: a chance to win a prize
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of creating art
- BRONZE
- Definition: a metal alloy, a sculpture, a suntan, or a third-place finish
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and uses
Connections #468 explained
Why these words connect (September 22, 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: COLOR TYPES
These are all types of colors, including grayscale, neon, neutral, and pastel, which are often used in art and design to create different effects and moods.
Green group: FILE MENU OPTIONS
These are all common options found in a file menu, including new, open, print, and save, which are used to manage and manipulate files.
Blue group: CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE
These are all ways to win a prize, including a drawing, lottery, pool, and raffle, which are often used in games and contests to give people a chance to win.
Purple group: WHAT “BRONZE” MIGHT MEAN
These are all possible meanings of the word 'bronze', including an alloy, a sculpture, a suntan, and a third-place finish, which are all related to the word 'bronze' in different ways.
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.
“NEW”
Seems like it belongs to: COLOR TYPES
Actually belongs to: FILE MENU OPTIONS
while 'new' can refer to a new color, in this context it's a file menu option
“PRINT”
Seems like it belongs to: COLOR TYPES
Actually belongs to: FILE MENU OPTIONS
while 'print' can refer to a printed color, in this context it's a file menu option
“SCULPTURE”
Seems like it belongs to: COLOR TYPES
Actually belongs to: WHAT “BRONZE” MIGHT MEAN
while 'sculpture' can be a colorful art form, in this context it's related to bronze
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NEW” didn't go with COLOR TYPES
Seems like: COLOR TYPES → Actually: FILE MENU OPTIONS
while 'new' can refer to a new color, in this context it's a file menu option
Why “PRINT” didn't go with COLOR TYPES
Seems like: COLOR TYPES → Actually: FILE MENU OPTIONS
while 'print' can refer to a printed color, in this context it's a file menu option
Why “SCULPTURE” didn't go with COLOR TYPES
Seems like: COLOR TYPES → Actually: WHAT “BRONZE” MIGHT MEAN
while 'sculpture' can be a colorful art form, in this context it's related to bronze