Purple group — DISTINCTIVE NUMBER OF ARMS (OR LACK THEREOF)
Why is “SHIVA” in the Purple group?
a Hindu deity often depicted with multiple arms, including four or six
Connections Hints for October 2, 2024 #478
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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
▼Green group — USE A KITCHEN KNIFE
Why is “JULIENNE” in the Green group?
a culinary term for cutting vegetables into thin strips, typically using a knife
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 2, 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.
- CASINO
- Definition: a building where people gamble
- Why it's tricky: also the title of a film starring Robert De Niro, but could be mistaken for a general term
- CHANCE
- Definition: an opportunity or possibility
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a risk or gamble, leading to confusion with the 'PUT ON THE LINE' category
- HEAT
- Definition: a state of high temperature
- Why it's tricky: also the title of a film starring Robert De Niro, but could be mistaken for a general term
- RISK
- Definition: a situation involving exposure to danger
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gamble or chance, leading to confusion with the 'PUT ON THE LINE' category
Connections #478 explained
Why these words connect (October 2, 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: PUT ON THE LINE
These words are all related to taking a risk or gamble, including betting or wagering something of value. They can be used in various contexts, such as in games of chance or in business and finance.
Green group: USE A KITCHEN KNIFE
These words are all related to using a kitchen knife to cut or prepare food, including cutting into small pieces or slicing. They can be used in various contexts, such as in cooking or food preparation.
Blue group: ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS
These words are all titles of films starring Robert De Niro, including dramas and thrillers. They can be used in various contexts, such as in film criticism or analysis.
Purple group: DISTINCTIVE NUMBER OF ARMS (OR LACK THEREOF)
These words are all related to objects or creatures with a distinctive number of arms, including those with multiple arms or no arms at all. They can be used in various contexts, such as in art or biology.
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.
“CASINO”
Seems like it belongs to: PUT ON THE LINE
Actually belongs to: ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS
while a casino is a place where people gamble, the word 'CASINO' is actually the title of a film starring Robert De Niro, making it a red herring for the 'PUT ON THE LINE' category
“CHANCE”
Seems like it belongs to: ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS
Actually belongs to: PUT ON THE LINE
while 'chance' can refer to an opportunity or possibility, it is also a synonym for 'risk' or 'gamble', making it a red herring for the 'ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS' category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CASINO” didn't go with PUT ON THE LINE
Seems like: PUT ON THE LINE → Actually: ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS
while a casino is a place where people gamble, the word 'CASINO' is actually the title of a film starring Robert De Niro, making it a red herring for the 'PUT ON THE LINE' category
Why “CHANCE” didn't go with ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS
Seems like: ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS → Actually: PUT ON THE LINE
while 'chance' can refer to an opportunity or possibility, it is also a synonym for 'risk' or 'gamble', making it a red herring for the 'ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS' category