Blue group — AMAZON ___
Why is “RAINFOREST” in the Blue group?
a dense, tropical forest, also the name of the Amazon region
Connections Hints for October 18, 2024 #494
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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 — AMAZON ___
Why is “KINDLE” in the Blue group?
a brand of e-reader developed by Amazon
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 18, 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.
- CHANCE
- Definition: an opportunity or possibility
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to luck or probability
- TIME
- Definition: a moment or occasion
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a unit of measurement
- CARD
- Definition: a type of payment method
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a playing card or a greeting card
- PRIME
- Definition: a subscription service offered by Amazon
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a number or a high-quality product
Connections #494 explained
Why these words connect (October 18, 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: CLUNKER
These words all describe something that is unsuccessful or doesn't function as intended, such as a failed product or a disappointing event.
Green group: OPPORTUNITY
These words all describe a chance or moment to do something, such as taking a shot or seizing a chance.
Blue group: NON-CASH WAY TO PAY
These words all describe ways to pay without using cash, such as using a credit card or charging something to an account.
Purple group: AMAZON ___
These words all describe something related to the Amazon company, such as a product or a service.
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.
“CHARGE”
Seems like it belongs to: OPPORTUNITY
Actually belongs to: NON-CASH WAY TO PAY
CHARGE seems like an opportunity, but it's actually a way to pay without using cash
“TIME”
Seems like it belongs to: CLUNKER
Actually belongs to: OPPORTUNITY
TIME seems like it could be a clunker, but it's actually an opportunity or moment
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHARGE” didn't go with OPPORTUNITY
Seems like: OPPORTUNITY → Actually: NON-CASH WAY TO PAY
CHARGE seems like an opportunity, but it's actually a way to pay without using cash
Why “TIME” didn't go with CLUNKER
Seems like: CLUNKER → Actually: OPPORTUNITY
TIME seems like it could be a clunker, but it's actually an opportunity or moment