Yellow group — DRAPED ACCESSORIES
Why is “STOLE” in the Yellow group?
a long, narrow piece of fabric worn around the neck or shoulders
Connections Hints for October 12, 2024 #488
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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
▼Blue group — BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
Why is “GOBBLE” in the Blue group?
the sound made by a turkey, often imitated by humans
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 12, 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.
- STOLE
- Definition: a type of draped accessory
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of stealing
- SWALLOW
- Definition: to tolerate or endure
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the act of ingesting or a type of bird
- APP
- Definition: short for application, related to cell phones
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a food appetizer
- GOO
- Definition: starts of Google, a cell phone maker
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a sticky substance
Connections #488 explained
Why these words connect (October 12, 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: DRAPED ACCESSORIES
These are all types of clothing or fabric worn around the neck or shoulders, often for warmth or fashion. They are all draped accessories, meaning they are not rigid or structured.
Green group: TOLERATE
These are all words that mean to tolerate or endure something, whether it's a difficult situation or a person's behavior. They all convey a sense of acceptance or resignation.
Blue group: BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
These are all words that imitate the sounds made by birds, often used to describe or mimic their vocalizations. They are all onomatopoeic words that evoke the sounds of birds.
Purple group: STARTS OF CELL PHONE MAKERS
These are all words that are the starting letters or sounds of well-known cell phone manufacturers, such as Apple, Google, or Samsung. They are all related to the tech industry and mobile devices.
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.
“BEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
Actually belongs to: TOLERATE
while bears do make sounds, 'bear' in this context means to tolerate or endure
“SWALLOW”
Seems like it belongs to: BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
Actually belongs to: TOLERATE
although swallows are birds, the word 'swallow' in this context means to tolerate or endure
“APP”
Seems like it belongs to: BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
Actually belongs to: STARTS OF CELL PHONE MAKERS
while 'app' can sound like a bird call, it refers to a cell phone application in this context
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BEAR” didn't go with BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
Seems like: BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA → Actually: TOLERATE
while bears do make sounds, 'bear' in this context means to tolerate or endure
Why “SWALLOW” didn't go with BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
Seems like: BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA → Actually: TOLERATE
although swallows are birds, the word 'swallow' in this context means to tolerate or endure
Why “APP” didn't go with BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA
Seems like: BIRD ONOMATOPOEIA → Actually: STARTS OF CELL PHONE MAKERS
while 'app' can sound like a bird call, it refers to a cell phone application in this context