Blue group — KINDS OF TAPE
Why is “GAFFER” in the Blue group?
a type of heavy-duty cloth tape used in film and theater to secure cables and wires
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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 — RETAIL CHAINS WITH A LETTER CHANGED
Why is “KRONER” in the Purple group?
a retail chain with a changed letter, originally Kroger
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 30, 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.
- BOOM
- Definition: a sudden increase in economic activity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a loud noise
- IDEA
- Definition: a retail chain with a changed letter, originally IKEA
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a thought or concept
- GAFFER
- Definition: a type of tape used in film and theater
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a high-ranking person on a film set
- DOLLY
- Definition: a device with wheels used for moving heavy objects
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a doll or a foolish person
Connections #506 explained
Why these words connect (October 30, 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: UPSWING
These words all describe a sudden or significant increase in something, such as economic activity or popularity.
Green group: THINGS WITH WHEELS
These words all describe objects or devices that have wheels, such as vehicles or equipment.
Blue group: KINDS OF TAPE
These words all describe types of tape used for various purposes, such as securing cables or wrapping packages.
Purple group: RETAIL CHAINS WITH A LETTER CHANGED
These words all describe retail chains with a single letter changed, such as a play on words or a clever substitution.
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.
“BOOM”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH WHEELS
Actually belongs to: UPSWING
BOOM can be associated with a boom lift, which has wheels, but in this context, it refers to a sudden increase
“DOLLY”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF TAPE
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH WHEELS
DOLLY can be associated with a type of tape, but in this context, it refers to a device with wheels
“ROLLERBLADE”
Seems like it belongs to: UPSWING
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH WHEELS
ROLLERBLADE can be associated with a sudden increase in popularity, but in this context, it refers to a type of wheeled device
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOOM” didn't go with THINGS WITH WHEELS
Seems like: THINGS WITH WHEELS → Actually: UPSWING
BOOM can be associated with a boom lift, which has wheels, but in this context, it refers to a sudden increase
Why “DOLLY” didn't go with KINDS OF TAPE
Seems like: KINDS OF TAPE → Actually: THINGS WITH WHEELS
DOLLY can be associated with a type of tape, but in this context, it refers to a device with wheels
Why “ROLLERBLADE” didn't go with UPSWING
Seems like: UPSWING → Actually: THINGS WITH WHEELS
ROLLERBLADE can be associated with a sudden increase in popularity, but in this context, it refers to a type of wheeled device