Purple group — BUGS PLUS STARTING LETTER
Why is “SMITE” in the Purple group?
a verb meaning to strike or attack, often used in gaming contexts
Connections Hints for October 3, 2024 #479
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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 — ITEM SOLD IN PAIRS
Why is “BOOKEND” in the Green group?
an object used to hold up books on a shelf, often sold in pairs
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 3, 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.
- PUNCH
- Definition: a drink made from fruit juice
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical blow
- STICK
- Definition: a type of insect, as in stick insect
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a wooden rod
- SMITE
- Definition: to strike or attack, often used in gaming
- Why it's tricky: an uncommon word with multiple meanings
- PRUNE
- Definition: to cut or trim plants
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to reducing or cutting back
Connections #479 explained
Why these words connect (October 3, 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: BEVERAGES
These are all types of drinks, including juice, milk, and soda, which are commonly consumed beverages.
Green group: CARE FOR A PLANT
These are all actions or objects used to care for plants, including fertilizing, potting, and watering, which are essential for plant growth.
Blue group: ITEM SOLD IN PAIRS
These are all objects that are typically sold in pairs, including bookends, earbuds, and socks, which are often used in pairs for convenience or functionality.
Purple group: BUGS PLUS STARTING LETTER
These are all words that start with the letter of a bug, including blouse, pant, smite, and stick, which are all related to insects or have a connection to the letter 'B'.
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.
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: ITEM SOLD IN PAIRS
Actually belongs to: BUGS PLUS STARTING LETTER
while sticks can be sold in pairs, this word belongs to the bug category due to the stick insect
“POT”
Seems like it belongs to: BEVERAGES
Actually belongs to: CARE FOR A PLANT
while a pot can hold a beverage, in this context it refers to a container for plants
“PUNCH”
Seems like it belongs to: CARE FOR A PLANT
Actually belongs to: BEVERAGES
while punch can refer to a physical blow, in this context it's a type of drink
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STICK” didn't go with ITEM SOLD IN PAIRS
Seems like: ITEM SOLD IN PAIRS → Actually: BUGS PLUS STARTING LETTER
while sticks can be sold in pairs, this word belongs to the bug category due to the stick insect
Why “POT” didn't go with BEVERAGES
Seems like: BEVERAGES → Actually: CARE FOR A PLANT
while a pot can hold a beverage, in this context it refers to a container for plants
Why “PUNCH” didn't go with CARE FOR A PLANT
Seems like: CARE FOR A PLANT → Actually: BEVERAGES
while punch can refer to a physical blow, in this context it's a type of drink