Purple group — ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX
Why is “DEED” in the Purple group?
a document that transfers ownership of property
Connections Hints for September 28, 2024 #474
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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 — ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX
Why is “TOKEN” in the Purple group?
a small object used to represent something else
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 28, 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.
- COMPOUND
- Definition: a mixture of different things
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a chemical compound or an enclosed area
- REMOTE
- Definition: controlled from a distance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a location far from others
- CROSS
- Definition: to combine or hybridize
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a shape or symbol
- PLANT
- Definition: to put or fix something in a place
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a living organism
Connections #474 explained
Why these words connect (September 28, 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: COMPOSITE
These words all describe something that is made up of different components, such as a blend of materials or a cross between two things.
Green group: EMBED
These words all describe the act of placing or fixing something in a particular location, such as lodging or planting.
Blue group: ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX
These words all describe items that can be found in a standard Monopoly game box, such as properties or game pieces.
Purple group: ___ CONTROL
These words all describe types of control or regulation, such as birth control or quality control.
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.
“HOUSE”
Seems like it belongs to: COMPOSITE
Actually belongs to: ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX
while a house can be a composite structure, in this context it refers to a game piece
“REMOTE”
Seems like it belongs to: ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX
Actually belongs to: ___ CONTROL
while a remote can be an item, in this context it refers to a type of control
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOUSE” didn't go with COMPOSITE
Seems like: COMPOSITE → Actually: ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX
while a house can be a composite structure, in this context it refers to a game piece
Why “REMOTE” didn't go with ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX
Seems like: ITEMS IN A MONOPOLY BOX → Actually: ___ CONTROL
while a remote can be an item, in this context it refers to a type of control