Purple group — “___ ISLAND”
Why is “SHUTTER” in the Purple group?
Shutter Island, a 2010 psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese
Connections Hints for November 22, 2024 #529
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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 — “___ ISLAND”
Why is “FANTASY” in the Purple group?
Fantasy Island, a TV series that aired from 1977 to 1984
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 22, 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.
- LENS
- Definition: a camera lens, related to photography
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lens in the human eye or a lens in physics
- POSITION
- Definition: a point of view or perspective
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical location or a job title
- MEET
- Definition: a work communication platform
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical meeting or encounter
- ANGLE
- Definition: a point of view or perspective
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geometric angle or a camera angle
Connections #529 explained
Why these words connect (November 22, 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: PUBLICITY
These words are all related to media coverage and public awareness, including attention, coverage, exposure, and press releases.
Green group: POINT OF VIEW
These words are all related to perspective, including angle, lens, perspective, and position.
Blue group: WORK COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS
These words are all related to digital communication tools, including Meet, Slack, Teams, and Zoom.
Purple group: “___ ISLAND”
These words are all related to island-themed movies or TV shows, including Fantasy Island, Love Island, Shutter Island, and Treasure Island.
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.
“PRESS”
Seems like it belongs to: POINT OF VIEW
Actually belongs to: PUBLICITY
While press can refer to a news outlet's perspective, it is more closely related to publicity and media coverage.
“POSITION”
Seems like it belongs to: WORK COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS
Actually belongs to: POINT OF VIEW
While position can refer to a job title, it is more closely related to a point of view or perspective in this context.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PRESS” didn't go with POINT OF VIEW
Seems like: POINT OF VIEW → Actually: PUBLICITY
While press can refer to a news outlet's perspective, it is more closely related to publicity and media coverage.
Why “POSITION” didn't go with WORK COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS
Seems like: WORK COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS → Actually: POINT OF VIEW
While position can refer to a job title, it is more closely related to a point of view or perspective in this context.