Blue group — LEGAL SESSION
Why is “proceeding” in the Blue group?
a legal action or hearing, such as a trial or inquiry
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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 — SNEAKING SUSPICION
Why is “impression” in the Green group?
a vague idea or opinion, often based on intuition or instinct
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 3, 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.
- impression
- Definition: a vague idea or opinion
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a performance or imitation
- proceeding
- Definition: a legal action or hearing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a general process or action
- sense
- Definition: a feeling or intuition
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to one of the five traditional human senses
- tender
- Definition: showing gentle care or affection
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a formal offer or proposal
Connections #510 explained
Why these words connect (November 3, 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: HEARTWARMING
These words all describe emotions or actions that are gentle, caring, and sentimental, often used to describe heartwarming moments or experiences.
Green group: SNEAKING SUSPICION
These words all describe a sense of uncertainty or doubt, often used to express a hunch or suspicion about something.
Blue group: LEGAL SESSION
These words all describe formal legal actions or hearings, often used in a courtroom or legal setting.
Purple group: EASY ___
These words all complete a common phrase or idiom, often used to describe something that is simple or effortless.
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.
“feeling”
Seems like it belongs to: HEARTWARMING
Actually belongs to: SNEAKING SUSPICION
while 'feeling' can evoke emotions, in this context it refers to a vague intuition or hunch
“tender”
Seems like it belongs to: SNEAKING SUSPICION
Actually belongs to: HEARTWARMING
although 'tender' can imply a sense of caution or suspicion, in this context it refers to showing gentle care or affection
“sense”
Seems like it belongs to: HEARTWARMING
Actually belongs to: SNEAKING SUSPICION
while 'sense' can refer to a feeling or emotion, in this context it refers to a vague intuition or perception
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “feeling” didn't go with HEARTWARMING
Seems like: HEARTWARMING → Actually: SNEAKING SUSPICION
while 'feeling' can evoke emotions, in this context it refers to a vague intuition or hunch
Why “tender” didn't go with SNEAKING SUSPICION
Seems like: SNEAKING SUSPICION → Actually: HEARTWARMING
although 'tender' can imply a sense of caution or suspicion, in this context it refers to showing gentle care or affection
Why “sense” didn't go with HEARTWARMING
Seems like: HEARTWARMING → Actually: SNEAKING SUSPICION
while 'sense' can refer to a feeling or emotion, in this context it refers to a vague intuition or perception