Green group — CHEESY CORN SNACK UNIT
Why is “DOODLE” in the Green group?
a type of corn snack, also known as a cheese puff
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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
▼Green group — CHEESY CORN SNACK UNIT
Why is “PUFF” in the Green group?
a type of cheese snack, also known as a cheese doodle
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 1, 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.
- CRAWL
- Definition: to move slowly on hands and knees
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of web search
- DRAFT
- Definition: a preliminary version of a document
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of beer
- DOMINO
- Definition: a small rectangular block used in the game of dominoes
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of effect
- PLACEBO
- Definition: a dummy medication
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of effect
Connections #508 explained
Why these words connect (November 1, 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: PROGRESS SLOWLY
These words all describe ways to move slowly, such as crawling or creeping. They are all verbs that convey a sense of gradual or laborious movement.
Green group: WAYS TO ORDER A BEER
These words all describe ways to order a beer, such as asking for a bottle or a draft. They are all nouns that refer to different types of beer containers or serving methods.
Blue group: CHEESY CORN SNACK UNIT
These words all describe types of cheesy corn snacks, such as cheese puffs or cheese doodles. They are all nouns that refer to different shapes or forms of this snack food.
Purple group: ___ EFFECT
These words all describe different types of effects, such as the butterfly effect or the domino effect. They are all nouns that refer to different types of causal relationships or phenomena.
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.
“TAP”
Seems like it belongs to: PROGRESS SLOWLY
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO ORDER A BEER
TAP can also mean to move slowly, but in this context it refers to a type of beer
“BALL”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO ORDER A BEER
Actually belongs to: CHEESY CORN SNACK UNIT
BALL can also refer to a type of beer container, but in this context it refers to a type of cheese snack
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TAP” didn't go with PROGRESS SLOWLY
Seems like: PROGRESS SLOWLY → Actually: WAYS TO ORDER A BEER
TAP can also mean to move slowly, but in this context it refers to a type of beer
Why “BALL” didn't go with WAYS TO ORDER A BEER
Seems like: WAYS TO ORDER A BEER → Actually: CHEESY CORN SNACK UNIT
BALL can also refer to a type of beer container, but in this context it refers to a type of cheese snack