Purple group — ___ LAW
Why is “LEMON” in the Purple group?
refers to a law that protects consumers from defective products, known as the Lemon Law
Connections Hints for October 17, 2024 #493
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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 — MOVIES WITH “S” REMOVED
Why is “SWINGER” in the Blue group?
refers to the movie 'Swingers', a 1996 American comedy-drama film
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 17, 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.
- FIELD
- Definition: an area of study or a place where a particular activity is carried out
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical area and an area of study
- HANDLE
- Definition: to deal with or manage something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a part of an object used for grasping
- NATURAL
- Definition: relating to the laws of nature
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is instinctive or innate
- SWINGER
- Definition: a person who swings, especially in a sport
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who engages in swinging as a form of social or sexual activity
Connections #493 explained
Why these words connect (October 17, 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: GRASSY AREA
These are all words that describe areas where grass is typically found, such as a lawn or a park.
Green group: DEAL WITH
These are all words that describe ways to deal with or respond to something, such as answering a question or handling a situation.
Blue group: MOVIES WITH “S” REMOVED
These are all movie titles with the letter 'S' removed, such as 'Cars' becoming 'CAR'.
Purple group: ___ LAW
These are all words that complete the phrase '___ Law', such as 'Criminal Law' or 'Natural Law'.
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.
“FIELD”
Seems like it belongs to: GRASSY AREA
Actually belongs to: DEAL WITH
FIELD can refer to a grassy area, but in this context, it means to deal with or answer something
“GREEN”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVIES WITH “S” REMOVED
Actually belongs to: GRASSY AREA
GREEN can be a color associated with movies, but in this context, it refers to a grassy area
“HANDLE”
Seems like it belongs to: GRASSY AREA
Actually belongs to: DEAL WITH
HANDLE can refer to a part of a tool or object, but in this context, it means to deal with or manage something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FIELD” didn't go with GRASSY AREA
Seems like: GRASSY AREA → Actually: DEAL WITH
FIELD can refer to a grassy area, but in this context, it means to deal with or answer something
Why “GREEN” didn't go with MOVIES WITH “S” REMOVED
Seems like: MOVIES WITH “S” REMOVED → Actually: GRASSY AREA
GREEN can be a color associated with movies, but in this context, it refers to a grassy area
Why “HANDLE” didn't go with GRASSY AREA
Seems like: GRASSY AREA → Actually: DEAL WITH
HANDLE can refer to a part of a tool or object, but in this context, it means to deal with or manage something