Green group — NOISY DISTURBANCE
Why is “RUCKUS” in the Green group?
a noisy commotion or disturbance, often caused by a crowd or a chaotic situation
Connections Hints for October 20, 2024 #496
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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
▼Purple group — HOMOPHONES OF COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
Why is “OAR” in the Purple group?
a long, narrow, flat piece of wood or other material used for rowing a boat, also a homophone of 'or'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 20, 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.
- ROW
- Definition: a noisy disturbance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a line of objects or a boat propeller
- SEW
- Definition: a homophone of 'so'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of sewing or repairing fabric
- FORE
- Definition: a homophone of 'for'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a warning cry in golf
- BUTT
- Definition: a homophone of 'but'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the end of a cigarette or a joint in carpentry
Connections #496 explained
Why these words connect (October 20, 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: BIT OF NEWSPAPER WRITING
These are all types of written content found in a newspaper, including articles, columns, features, and stories.
Green group: NOISY DISTURBANCE
These are all types of loud, disruptive noises that can be caused by various sources, including people, objects, or events.
Blue group: TABLE TENNIS NEEDS
These are all essential pieces of equipment needed to play the sport of table tennis, including the ball, net, paddle, and table.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES OF COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
These are all words that are homophones of coordinating conjunctions, meaning they sound the same when spoken, but have different meanings and uses in language.
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.
“NET”
Seems like it belongs to: NOISY DISTURBANCE
Actually belongs to: TABLE TENNIS NEEDS
while a net can be associated with a noisy disturbance in a sports context, it is actually a necessary piece of equipment in table tennis
“ROW”
Seems like it belongs to: TABLE TENNIS NEEDS
Actually belongs to: NOISY DISTURBANCE
while a row can be associated with a table or a line of objects, it is actually a type of noisy disturbance
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NET” didn't go with NOISY DISTURBANCE
Seems like: NOISY DISTURBANCE → Actually: TABLE TENNIS NEEDS
while a net can be associated with a noisy disturbance in a sports context, it is actually a necessary piece of equipment in table tennis
Why “ROW” didn't go with TABLE TENNIS NEEDS
Seems like: TABLE TENNIS NEEDS → Actually: NOISY DISTURBANCE
while a row can be associated with a table or a line of objects, it is actually a type of noisy disturbance