Green group — PASTA SHAPES
Why is “ELBOW” in the Green group?
a type of macaroni shaped like a bent elbow, often used in soups and salads
Connections Hints for November 19, 2024 #526
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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 — PASTA SHAPES
Why is “RIBBON” in the Green group?
a type of flat, wide pasta shape, often used in dishes with light sauces
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 19, 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.
- FIELD
- Definition: an area of expertise or a specific domain of study
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical area or a field in sports
- FACE
- Definition: a biometric method for unlocking devices
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the front of an object or a person's facial expression
- AGENT
- Definition: a person who acts on behalf of another, often in a secret or undercover capacity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a chemical substance or a person who sells insurance
- DOUBLE
- Definition: a phrase used to describe something that is duplicated or repeated
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sports term or a mathematical operation
Connections #526 explained
Why these words connect (November 19, 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: AREA OF EXPERTISE
These words all describe areas where someone might have specialized knowledge or training, such as a field of study or a particular skillset.
Green group: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
These words all describe common methods for unlocking electronic devices, such as using a password or biometric data.
Blue group: PASTA SHAPES
These words all describe different shapes of pasta, such as macaroni or ribbons.
Purple group: DOUBLE ___
These words all complete phrases where the word 'double' is repeated, such as 'double agent' or 'double jeopardy'.
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.
“FACE”
Seems like it belongs to: AREA OF EXPERTISE
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
while 'face' can refer to a person's expertise or appearance, in this context it refers to facial recognition technology
“FIELD”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
Actually belongs to: AREA OF EXPERTISE
while 'field' can refer to a physical area or a sports term, in this context it refers to a specific domain of study
“AGENT”
Seems like it belongs to: PASTA SHAPES
Actually belongs to: DOUBLE ___
while 'agent' can refer to a type of pasta shape, in this context it refers to a person who acts on behalf of another
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FACE” didn't go with AREA OF EXPERTISE
Seems like: AREA OF EXPERTISE → Actually: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
while 'face' can refer to a person's expertise or appearance, in this context it refers to facial recognition technology
Why “FIELD” didn't go with WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE
Seems like: WAYS TO UNLOCK A DEVICE → Actually: AREA OF EXPERTISE
while 'field' can refer to a physical area or a sports term, in this context it refers to a specific domain of study
Why “AGENT” didn't go with PASTA SHAPES
Seems like: PASTA SHAPES → Actually: DOUBLE ___
while 'agent' can refer to a type of pasta shape, in this context it refers to a person who acts on behalf of another