Blue group — ANAGRAMS OF FAMOUS PAINTERS
Why is “EGADS” in the Blue group?
an anagram of the name of the famous painter 'Gaudes', possibly a reference to the lesser-known artist
Connections Hints for November 7, 2024 #514
Pro tip: Tap each section to reveal answers one at a time. If you just need a gentle hint, get the connection hint for November 7, 2024 #514
Want to see NYT Connections hints? Below you'll find complete solutions and explanations. Want to try solving it yourself first? Visit the NYT Connections game 2024-11-07. Looking for today's NYT Connections hint? Head to our home page or play today's connection game here.
Navigation tip: Use the arrows below to browse through past puzzles. Each puzzle is organized from easiest (yellow) to hardest (purple) categories.
Yellow Category — November 7, 2024
Green Category — November 7, 2024
Blue Category — November 7, 2024
Purple Category — November 7, 2024
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Blue group — ANAGRAMS OF FAMOUS PAINTERS
Why is “MONTE” in the Blue group?
an anagram of the name of the famous painter 'Monte', possibly a reference to the Italian artist
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 7, 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.
- MEDIUM
- Definition: the material used to create a work of art
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who claims to communicate with spirits
- IMAGE
- Definition: a person's public perception
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a visual representation or a copy of something
- CHARACTER
- Definition: a person's moral qualities
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person in a play or novel
- TITLE
- Definition: the name given to a work of art
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's position or rank
Connections #514 explained
Why these words connect (November 7, 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: FOOD-RELATED JUMBLES
these words are all anagrams or jumbles of food-related words, such as 'hash' being an anagram of 'shah' but also referring to a type of food
Green group: PUBLIC STANDING
these words are all related to a person's reputation or public image, such as 'character' referring to a person's moral qualities
Blue group: INFO ON A MUSEUM PLACARD
these words are all types of information that can be found on a museum placard, such as the title of the work or the name of the artist
Purple group: ANAGRAMS OF FAMOUS PAINTERS
these words are all anagrams of the names of famous painters, such as 'DIAL' being an anagram of 'Dalí'
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.
“NAME”
Seems like it belongs to: INFO ON A MUSEUM PLACARD
Actually belongs to: PUBLIC STANDING
while a name can be found on a museum placard, in this context it refers to a person's reputation or public image
“IMAGE”
Seems like it belongs to: INFO ON A MUSEUM PLACARD
Actually belongs to: PUBLIC STANDING
while an image can be found on a museum placard, in this context it refers to a person's public perception
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NAME” didn't go with INFO ON A MUSEUM PLACARD
Seems like: INFO ON A MUSEUM PLACARD → Actually: PUBLIC STANDING
while a name can be found on a museum placard, in this context it refers to a person's reputation or public image
Why “IMAGE” didn't go with INFO ON A MUSEUM PLACARD
Seems like: INFO ON A MUSEUM PLACARD → Actually: PUBLIC STANDING
while an image can be found on a museum placard, in this context it refers to a person's public perception