Yellow group — CONCAVITY
Why is “DIVOT” in the Yellow group?
a small depression or hole in a surface, often referring to a golf course
Connections Hints for October 4, 2024 #480
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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 — SMALL AMOUNT
Why is “DOLLOP” in the Green group?
a small amount of something, often referring to a serving of food
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 4, 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.
- DING
- Definition: a small depression in a surface
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a ringing sound
- DASH
- Definition: a small amount
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a quick run or a punctuation mark
- DOC
- Definition: a Disney character, Doc from Snow White
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a medical doctor
- DUE
- Definition: owed or payable at a certain time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a date when something is expected to happen
Connections #480 explained
Why these words connect (October 4, 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: CONCAVITY
These words all describe a type of concavity or depression in a surface, often referring to a physical object or a golf course
Green group: SMALL AMOUNT
These words all describe a small amount of something, often referring to a serving of food or a measurement
Blue group: DISNEY CHARACTERS
These words all refer to characters from Disney movies, including Daisy from Mickey Mouse and Dory from Finding Nemo
Purple group: ___ DATE
These words all complete a common phrase related to a scheduled event, often referring to a social engagement or a deadline
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.
“DING”
Seems like it belongs to: SMALL AMOUNT
Actually belongs to: CONCAVITY
DING seems like a small amount, but it actually refers to a small depression in a surface
“DOC”
Seems like it belongs to: CONCAVITY
Actually belongs to: DISNEY CHARACTERS
DOC seems like a type of depression, but it actually refers to a Disney character
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DING” didn't go with SMALL AMOUNT
Seems like: SMALL AMOUNT → Actually: CONCAVITY
DING seems like a small amount, but it actually refers to a small depression in a surface
Why “DOC” didn't go with CONCAVITY
Seems like: CONCAVITY → Actually: DISNEY CHARACTERS
DOC seems like a type of depression, but it actually refers to a Disney character