Green group — BIT OF BREAKFAST CEREAL
Why is “CHEERIO” in the Green group?
a type of breakfast cereal, also a British expression for goodbye
Connections Hints for October 16, 2024 #492
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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 — BIT OF BREAKFAST CEREAL
Why is “PEBBLE” in the Green group?
a small stone, also a type of breakfast cereal
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 16, 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.
- ROUND
- Definition: a stage in a tournament
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular shape or a musical composition
- SEED
- Definition: a competitor given a preliminary advantage in a tournament
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a plant seed or a seed in a fruit
- PEACE
- Definition: a gesture of peace, often represented by two fingers
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a state of tranquility or a peace treaty
- VICTORY
- Definition: a gesture of triumph, often represented by two fingers
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a win in a competition or a military victory
Connections #492 explained
Why these words connect (October 16, 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: AT SOME FUTURE POINT
These words all describe a point in time that is yet to come, often used to indicate a future event or action.
Green group: PARTS OF A TOURNAMENT SETUP
These words all describe parts of a tournament setup, including the structure and organization of the competition.
Blue group: BIT OF BREAKFAST CEREAL
These words all describe types of breakfast cereal, often eaten in the morning.
Purple group: WHAT THE OUTSTRETCHED INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS CAN REPRESENT
These words all describe gestures or symbols that can be represented by the outstretched index and middle fingers, often used to convey meaning or emotion.
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.
“ROUND”
Seems like it belongs to: AT SOME FUTURE POINT
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A TOURNAMENT SETUP
The word 'round' can be misleading as it can also refer to a point in time, but in this context, it refers to a stage in a tournament.
“NEXT”
Seems like it belongs to: WHAT THE OUTSTRETCHED INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS CAN REPRESENT
Actually belongs to: AT SOME FUTURE POINT
The word 'next' can be misleading as it can also refer to a number or a sequence, but in this context, it refers to a point in time.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ROUND” didn't go with AT SOME FUTURE POINT
Seems like: AT SOME FUTURE POINT → Actually: PARTS OF A TOURNAMENT SETUP
The word 'round' can be misleading as it can also refer to a point in time, but in this context, it refers to a stage in a tournament.
Why “NEXT” didn't go with WHAT THE OUTSTRETCHED INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS CAN REPRESENT
Seems like: WHAT THE OUTSTRETCHED INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS CAN REPRESENT → Actually: AT SOME FUTURE POINT
The word 'next' can be misleading as it can also refer to a number or a sequence, but in this context, it refers to a point in time.