Blue group — THINGS MADE BY FOLDING PAPER
Why is “FORTUNE TELLER” in the Blue group?
a paper folding toy used to predict the future
Connections Hints for October 24, 2024 #500
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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 — FRENCH WORDS
Why is “TEMPS” in the Purple group?
a French word for time or temporary workers
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 24, 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.
- SLATE
- Definition: a list of candidates or a type of rock
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a list of candidates and a type of rock
- PROGRAM
- Definition: a planned series of events or a computer program
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a planned series of events and a computer program
- FAN
- Definition: a device for creating a current of air or an enthusiastic supporter
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a device for creating a current of air and an enthusiastic supporter
- NEWS
- Definition: newly received or noteworthy information
- Why it's tricky: can be misleading due to its common usage in the context of the New York Times
Connections #500 explained
Why these words connect (October 24, 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: LINEUP
These are all words related to a list or schedule of events, including a bill or program to be performed
Green group: NYT OFFERINGS
These are all types of content or sections offered by the New York Times, including news, games, and cooking
Blue group: THINGS MADE BY FOLDING PAPER
These are all objects or toys that can be created by folding paper, including an airplane or crane
Purple group: FRENCH WORDS
These are all words that originate from the French language, including adieu and belle
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.
“NEWS”
Seems like it belongs to: LINEUP
Actually belongs to: NYT OFFERINGS
NEWS seems like it could be part of a lineup, but it's actually a type of content offered by the New York Times
“PROGRAM”
Seems like it belongs to: NYT OFFERINGS
Actually belongs to: LINEUP
PROGRAM seems like it could be a type of New York Times offering, but it's actually a part of a lineup or schedule
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NEWS” didn't go with LINEUP
Seems like: LINEUP → Actually: NYT OFFERINGS
NEWS seems like it could be part of a lineup, but it's actually a type of content offered by the New York Times
Why “PROGRAM” didn't go with NYT OFFERINGS
Seems like: NYT OFFERINGS → Actually: LINEUP
PROGRAM seems like it could be a type of New York Times offering, but it's actually a part of a lineup or schedule