Green group — THINGS CATS DO
Why is “KNEAD” in the Green group?
to press or squeeze dough, or for cats, to press with their paws
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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 — ___ CHEESE
Why is “COTTAGE” in the Purple group?
a type of cheese, or a small house
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 6, 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.
- SHED
- Definition: to lose or get rid of something, like a cat shedding its fur
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small building
- HOME
- Definition: the main page of a website
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's residence
- CONTACT
- Definition: a page on a website for getting in touch with the owner
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to physical touch or a person to get in touch with
- STRING
- Definition: a type of cheese
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sequence of characters or a cord
Connections #482 explained
Why these words connect (October 6, 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: TURN TAIL
These are all words for leaving or retreating from a situation, often to avoid danger or conflict. They can be used in various contexts, such as fleeing from a threat or withdrawing from a commitment.
Green group: THINGS CATS DO
These are all actions that cats are known to do, such as kneading with their paws or purring to show contentment. They are characteristic behaviors of domesticated cats.
Blue group: PAGES ON A WEBSITE
These are all typical pages found on a website, such as the home page or contact page. They serve various purposes, like providing information or facilitating communication.
Purple group: ___ CHEESE
These are all types of cheese, such as cottage cheese or cream cheese. They are often used in various dishes or as spreads.
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.
“HOME”
Seems like it belongs to: TURN TAIL
Actually belongs to: PAGES ON A WEBSITE
HOME can seem like a place to retreat to, but it's actually a common page on a website
“CONTACT”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS CATS DO
Actually belongs to: PAGES ON A WEBSITE
CONTACT can seem like something cats do, but it's actually a page for getting in touch with a website owner
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOME” didn't go with TURN TAIL
Seems like: TURN TAIL → Actually: PAGES ON A WEBSITE
HOME can seem like a place to retreat to, but it's actually a common page on a website
Why “CONTACT” didn't go with THINGS CATS DO
Seems like: THINGS CATS DO → Actually: PAGES ON A WEBSITE
CONTACT can seem like something cats do, but it's actually a page for getting in touch with a website owner