Green group — VEGETABLE UNITS
Why is “FLORET” in the Green group?
a small flower, especially of a cauliflower or broccoli
Connections Hints for November 12, 2024 #519
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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
▼Purple group — FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED
Why is “BLINDFOLD” in the Purple group?
a piece of cloth tied over the eyes to prevent seeing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 12, 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.
- CLOVE
- Definition: a small bulb of garlic, or a unit of garlic measurement
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to garlic or a unit of measurement
- SPEAR
- Definition: a sharp-pointed weapon, or a unit of asparagus measurement
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to a weapon or a unit of asparagus
- RAM
- Definition: random-access memory, or a male sheep
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to computer memory or an animal
- STALK
- Definition: a stem that supports a plant, or to follow someone secretly
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, can refer to a plant part or a verb
Connections #519 explained
Why these words connect (November 12, 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: COMPLAIN
These words are all synonyms for complaining or expressing discontent, often in an informal or petty manner, such as grumbling or bellyaching about something.
Green group: VEGETABLE UNITS
These words are all units of measurement for various vegetables, such as a clove of garlic or a spear of asparagus, used to describe the quantity of a particular vegetable.
Blue group: LAPTOP SPECS
These words are all specifications or features of laptops, such as the amount of RAM or the resolution of the display, which are important considerations when purchasing a laptop.
Purple group: FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED
These words are all features or symbols associated with the personification of justice, such as Lady Justice, who is often depicted wearing a blindfold and holding scales and a sword, representing fairness and impartiality.
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.
“SPEED”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED
Actually belongs to: LAPTOP SPECS
speed can refer to the pace of a process, but in this context, it refers to laptop processor speed
“STALK”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED
Actually belongs to: VEGETABLE UNITS
stalk can refer to following someone, but in this context, it refers to a plant stem
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SPEED” didn't go with FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED
Seems like: FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED → Actually: LAPTOP SPECS
speed can refer to the pace of a process, but in this context, it refers to laptop processor speed
Why “STALK” didn't go with FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED
Seems like: FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED → Actually: VEGETABLE UNITS
stalk can refer to following someone, but in this context, it refers to a plant stem