Purple group — BRASHNESS
Why is “SAUCE” in the Purple group?
audacity or impudence, as in 'she had the sauce to speak her mind'
Connections Hints for October 11, 2024 #487
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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 — ADDITIONAL BENEFIT
Why is “FROSTING” in the Green group?
an extra benefit, like the sweet topping on a cake, but also a desirable addition
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 11, 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.
- SAUCE
- Definition: impudence or audacity
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a type of condiment
- FROSTING
- Definition: an additional benefit, like the icing on a cake
- Why it's tricky: typically refers to a sweet topping for baked goods
- NERVE
- Definition: audacity or courage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a bundle of fibers in the body
- CHEEK
- Definition: impudence or brazenness
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to the facial feature
Connections #487 explained
Why these words connect (October 11, 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: CHERISH
These words all convey a sense of valuing or appreciating something, whether it's a feeling, a person, or an experience. They are all synonyms for the concept of cherishing.
Green group: QUICK JUMP IN THE POOL
These words all describe a quick, often sudden action, like jumping into a pool. They are all related to the idea of a brief, impulsive movement.
Blue group: ADDITIONAL BENEFIT
These words all describe something that is added to or provided in addition to something else, like a bonus or a perk. They are all related to the idea of an extra benefit.
Purple group: BRASHNESS
These words all convey a sense of boldness, confidence, or impudence, like speaking one's mind without fear of reprisal. They are all related to the idea of being brash or cheeky.
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.
“DIVE”
Seems like it belongs to: BRASHNESS
Actually belongs to: QUICK JUMP IN THE POOL
while diving can be a bold move, it's more about taking a quick jump into the pool
“CHEEK”
Seems like it belongs to: QUICK JUMP IN THE POOL
Actually belongs to: BRASHNESS
cheek can refer to the facial feature, but in this context, it's about audacity
“SAUCE”
Seems like it belongs to: ADDITIONAL BENEFIT
Actually belongs to: BRASHNESS
sauce can be a desirable addition, but in this context, it's about impudence
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DIVE” didn't go with BRASHNESS
Seems like: BRASHNESS → Actually: QUICK JUMP IN THE POOL
while diving can be a bold move, it's more about taking a quick jump into the pool
Why “CHEEK” didn't go with QUICK JUMP IN THE POOL
Seems like: QUICK JUMP IN THE POOL → Actually: BRASHNESS
cheek can refer to the facial feature, but in this context, it's about audacity
Why “SAUCE” didn't go with ADDITIONAL BENEFIT
Seems like: ADDITIONAL BENEFIT → Actually: BRASHNESS
sauce can be a desirable addition, but in this context, it's about impudence