Green group — FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC
Why is “ACCIDENTAL” in the Green group?
a musical symbol indicating a change in pitch
Connections Hints for October 8, 2024 #484
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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 — FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC
Why is “STAFF” in the Green group?
a set of lines and spaces used to notate music
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 8, 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.
- BAN
- Definition: a formal prohibition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of musical instrument
- NOTE
- Definition: a symbol representing a musical sound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a written message or a monetary unit
- REST
- Definition: a symbol indicating silence in music
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a period of sleep or relaxation
- STAFF
- Definition: a set of lines and spaces used to notate music
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of employees or a walking stick
Connections #484 explained
Why these words connect (October 8, 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: HALLOWEEN SYMBOLS
These are all common symbols associated with the holiday of Halloween, often used in decorations and costumes.
Green group: PROHIBIT
These are all words that mean to prohibit or forbid something, often used in formal or legal contexts.
Blue group: FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC
These are all terms that can be found on sheet music, used to notate musical sounds and rhythms.
Purple group: CANDY ___
These are all types of candy, often associated with specific holidays or events.
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.
“BAR”
Seems like it belongs to: PROHIBIT
Actually belongs to: CANDY ___
while 'bar' can mean to prohibit, in this context it refers to a type of candy
“BLOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC
Actually belongs to: PROHIBIT
while 'block' can refer to a musical concept, in this context it means to obstruct or prohibit
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAR” didn't go with PROHIBIT
Seems like: PROHIBIT → Actually: CANDY ___
while 'bar' can mean to prohibit, in this context it refers to a type of candy
Why “BLOCK” didn't go with FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC
Seems like: FOUND ON SHEET MUSIC → Actually: PROHIBIT
while 'block' can refer to a musical concept, in this context it means to obstruct or prohibit