Purple group — ___ HUNT
Why is “SCAVENGER” in the Purple group?
a type of hunt where participants search for items
Connections Hints for October 31, 2024 #507
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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 — SPORTS CARS
Why is “DIABLO” in the Blue group?
a high-performance sports car model
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 31, 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.
- PUMPKIN
- Definition: a term of endearment
- Why it's tricky: commonly associated with the vegetable
- VIPER
- Definition: a sports car model
- Why it's tricky: also a type of snake
- SPIDER
- Definition: a sports car model
- Why it's tricky: also an arachnid
- WITCH
- Definition: a type of hunt
- Why it's tricky: commonly associated with magic and fantasy
Connections #507 explained
Why these words connect (October 31, 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: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT
These are all terms used to express affection or love, often in a romantic or familial context
Green group: THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS
These are all actions that can be performed with one's eyelids, often used for nonverbal communication
Blue group: SPORTS CARS
These are all models of high-performance sports cars, known for their speed and agility
Purple group: ___ HUNT
These are all types of hunts or searches, often used in different contexts
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.
“VIPER”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS
Actually belongs to: SPORTS CARS
VIPER is a sports car model, not an action related to eyelids
“SPIDER”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS
Actually belongs to: SPORTS CARS
SPIDER is a sports car model, not an action related to eyelids
“WITCH”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS
Actually belongs to: ___ HUNT
WITCH is a type of hunt, not an action related to eyelids
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “VIPER” didn't go with THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS
Seems like: THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS → Actually: SPORTS CARS
VIPER is a sports car model, not an action related to eyelids
Why “SPIDER” didn't go with THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS
Seems like: THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS → Actually: SPORTS CARS
SPIDER is a sports car model, not an action related to eyelids
Why “WITCH” didn't go with THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS
Seems like: THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS → Actually: ___ HUNT
WITCH is a type of hunt, not an action related to eyelids