Green group — THINGS THAT MIGHT STING
Why is “NETTLE” in the Green group?
a plant with stinging hairs, often found in wild areas
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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 — VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES
Why is “METROID” in the Blue group?
a science fiction video game series created by Nintendo
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 19, 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.
- INSPIRE
- Definition: to stimulate creativity or action
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to inhale or draw in air
- NETTLE
- Definition: a plant with stinging hairs
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a feeling of annoyance or irritation
- PROMPT
- Definition: to provoke or inspire a reaction
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to assist or guide someone's actions
- PROVOKE
- Definition: to stimulate or incite a reaction
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to challenge or dare someone
Connections #495 explained
Why these words connect (October 19, 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: BRING ABOUT
These words all describe ways to stimulate or inspire a reaction, whether it's to generate an idea, inspire creativity, or provoke a response.
Green group: THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED
These words all describe items that are often scented, whether it's a candle, incense, lotion, or soap, to create a pleasant atmosphere or personal hygiene.
Blue group: THINGS THAT MIGHT STING
These words all describe things that might sting, whether it's an insult, a jellyfish, a nettle, or a wasp, which can cause physical or emotional pain.
Purple group: VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES
These words all describe well-known video game franchises, including Civilization, Halo, Madden, and Metroid, which have been popular among gamers for years.
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.
“INSULT”
Seems like it belongs to: BRING ABOUT
Actually belongs to: THINGS THAT MIGHT STING
while an insult can provoke a reaction, it's more closely related to things that might sting emotionally or verbally
“CANDLE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS THAT MIGHT STING
Actually belongs to: THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED
a candle can have a scent, but it's not typically associated with stinging
“PROMPT”
Seems like it belongs to: VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES
Actually belongs to: BRING ABOUT
while a prompt can be related to a video game, it's more closely related to bringing about a reaction or action
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “INSULT” didn't go with BRING ABOUT
Seems like: BRING ABOUT → Actually: THINGS THAT MIGHT STING
while an insult can provoke a reaction, it's more closely related to things that might sting emotionally or verbally
Why “CANDLE” didn't go with THINGS THAT MIGHT STING
Seems like: THINGS THAT MIGHT STING → Actually: THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED
a candle can have a scent, but it's not typically associated with stinging
Why “PROMPT” didn't go with VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES
Seems like: VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES → Actually: BRING ABOUT
while a prompt can be related to a video game, it's more closely related to bringing about a reaction or action