Blue group — MAGIC WORDS
Why is “ABRACADABRA” in the Blue group?
a magical word used to make something happen
Connections Hints for October 28, 2024 #504
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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 — MAGIC WORDS
Why is “PRESTO” in the Blue group?
a magical word used to make something happen quickly
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 28, 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.
- SIGNIFY
- Definition: to indicate or show something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to make something known or to be a sign of something
- SPELL
- Definition: to indicate or show something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a magical formula or a period of time
- PLEASE
- Definition: a polite expression used to make a request
- Why it's tricky: can also be a magic word in certain contexts
- LOVE
- Definition: a strong feeling of affection
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a score of zero in tennis
Connections #504 explained
Why these words connect (October 28, 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: AUDIO APPS
These are all popular audio apps that allow users to stream music, including AUDIBLE, which is known for its audiobooks, and PANDORA, which is known for its personalized radio stations.
Green group: INDICATE
These are all words that indicate or show something, including MEAN, which can be used to show intention, and SIGNIFY, which can be used to show importance.
Blue group: CHURCH OF ENGLAND WEDDING VOW VERBS
These are all verbs used in traditional Church of England wedding vows, including LOVE, which is a promise to care for one another, and CHERISH, which is a promise to treasure and support.
Purple group: MAGIC WORDS
These are all words that are used to make something happen, including ABRACADABRA, which is a well-known magical phrase, and PRESTO, which is a word used to make something happen quickly.
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.
“PLEASE”
Seems like it belongs to: INDICATE
Actually belongs to: MAGIC WORDS
PLEASE seems like it could be a word that indicates something, but it's actually a magic word
“LOVE”
Seems like it belongs to: MAGIC WORDS
Actually belongs to: CHURCH OF ENGLAND WEDDING VOW VERBS
LOVE seems like it could be a magic word, but it's actually a verb used in wedding vows
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PLEASE” didn't go with INDICATE
Seems like: INDICATE → Actually: MAGIC WORDS
PLEASE seems like it could be a word that indicates something, but it's actually a magic word
Why “LOVE” didn't go with MAGIC WORDS
Seems like: MAGIC WORDS → Actually: CHURCH OF ENGLAND WEDDING VOW VERBS
LOVE seems like it could be a magic word, but it's actually a verb used in wedding vows