Yellow group — THINGS WITH FEET
Why is “YARDSTICK” in the Yellow group?
a measuring stick, often with feet or inches marked on it
Connections Hints for November 6, 2024 #513
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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
▼Yellow group — THINGS WITH FEET
Why is “BIPED” in the Yellow group?
an animal that walks on two feet, such as a human
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 6, 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.
- NOVEL
- Definition: new or original, especially in an interesting or exciting way
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a book of fiction
- TEXT
- Definition: to send a message via phone or computer
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to written or printed matter
- POEM
- Definition: a piece of writing that has a specific rhythm or meter, often with feet
- Why it's tricky: feet refer to units of measurement in poetry, not physical feet
- ORIGINAL
- Definition: new or unprecedented, often in a creative or artistic sense
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the first or earliest version of something
Connections #513 explained
Why these words connect (November 6, 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: DVR BUTTONS
These are all common buttons found on a DVR remote control, used for managing video playback.
Green group: GROUNDBREAKING
These words all describe something that is new, innovative, or unprecedented, often in a creative or artistic sense.
Blue group: COMMUNICATE THROUGH WRITING
These words all describe methods of communicating or expressing oneself through written language, whether digitally or physically.
Purple group: THINGS WITH FEET
These words all describe things that have feet, whether it's a physical object, an animal, or a unit of measurement in poetry.
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: COMMUNICATE THROUGH WRITING
Actually belongs to: GROUNDBREAKING
while new ideas can be communicated through writing, 'new' itself is more closely related to groundbreaking concepts
“WRITE”
Seems like it belongs to: GROUNDBREAKING
Actually belongs to: COMMUNICATE THROUGH WRITING
while writing can be a groundbreaking activity, 'write' is more directly related to communication
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 COMMUNICATE THROUGH WRITING
Seems like: COMMUNICATE THROUGH WRITING → Actually: GROUNDBREAKING
while new ideas can be communicated through writing, 'new' itself is more closely related to groundbreaking concepts
Why “WRITE” didn't go with GROUNDBREAKING
Seems like: GROUNDBREAKING → Actually: COMMUNICATE THROUGH WRITING
while writing can be a groundbreaking activity, 'write' is more directly related to communication