Green group — SINGULAR NOUN IN A FAMOUS “JULIUS CAESAR” LINE
Why is “COUNTRYMAN” in the Green group?
a person from the same country as another
Connections Hints for October 29, 2024 #505
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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 — MEDICAL ROLES
Why is “ATTENDING” in the Blue group?
a doctor who is in charge of a patient's care
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 29, 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.
- MINT
- Definition: a condition of being brand new
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of plant or a place where coins are made
- ORIGINAL
- Definition: first or earliest version
- Why it's tricky: can also imply uniqueness or creativity
- FELLOW
- Definition: a person in a specific medical role
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a friend or a member of a group
- PERFECT
- Definition: a type of square
- Why it's tricky: can also mean flawless or ideal
Connections #505 explained
Why these words connect (October 29, 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: IN PRISTINE CONDITION
These words all describe something that is in its original, untouched state, like a mint condition toy or a new, unused item.
Green group: MEDICAL ROLES
These words all describe different roles that medical professionals can hold, from interns to attending physicians.
Blue group: SINGULAR NOUN IN A FAMOUS “JULIUS CAESAR” LINE
These words are all singular nouns from the famous 'Friends, Romans, countrymen' line in Julius Caesar.
Purple group: ___ SQUARE
These words all complete the phrase '___ square', like Times Square or a perfect square.
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.
“NEW”
Seems like it belongs to: MEDICAL ROLES
Actually belongs to: IN PRISTINE CONDITION
while new medical equipment might be pristine, 'new' itself belongs to the condition group
“FRIEND”
Seems like it belongs to: MEDICAL ROLES
Actually belongs to: SINGULAR NOUN IN A FAMOUS “JULIUS CAESAR” LINE
friends can be found in medical roles, but this word belongs to the Julius Caesar quote group
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NEW” didn't go with MEDICAL ROLES
Seems like: MEDICAL ROLES → Actually: IN PRISTINE CONDITION
while new medical equipment might be pristine, 'new' itself belongs to the condition group
Why “FRIEND” didn't go with MEDICAL ROLES
Seems like: MEDICAL ROLES → Actually: SINGULAR NOUN IN A FAMOUS “JULIUS CAESAR” LINE
friends can be found in medical roles, but this word belongs to the Julius Caesar quote group