Green group — SECRETED BY TREES
Why is “LATEX” in the Green group?
a milky fluid produced by certain trees, used to make rubber
Connections Hints for November 23, 2024 #530
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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
▼Blue group — THINGS ON STICKS
Why is “BALL-IN-CUP” in the Blue group?
a traditional cup-and-ball toy
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 23, 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.
- ACCOUNT
- Definition: a record of events
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a financial account
- BALANCE SHEET
- Definition: a financial statement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a balance of red and black ink
- CHECKERS
- Definition: a board game with red and black pieces
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who checks or verifies
- STORY
- Definition: a narrative of events
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a level of a building
Connections #530 explained
Why these words connect (November 23, 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: TELLING OF EVENTS
These are all words that describe the act of recounting or narrating events, including formal and informal methods.
Green group: SECRETED BY TREES
These are all substances that are naturally produced and secreted by trees, often used for protection or other purposes.
Blue group: THINGS ON STICKS
These are all objects that are typically attached to sticks, often for eating, playing, or other purposes.
Purple group: BLACK OR RED
These are all things that can be either black or red, including objects, concepts, and games.
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.
“LICORICE”
Seems like it belongs to: SECRETED BY TREES
Actually belongs to: BLACK OR RED
while licorice is a plant-based product, it is not secreted by trees, but rather refers to a type of candy or flavoring
“RESIN”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS ON STICKS
Actually belongs to: SECRETED BY TREES
while resin can be used to make objects that are stuck together, it is not typically found on sticks
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LICORICE” didn't go with SECRETED BY TREES
Seems like: SECRETED BY TREES → Actually: BLACK OR RED
while licorice is a plant-based product, it is not secreted by trees, but rather refers to a type of candy or flavoring
Why “RESIN” didn't go with THINGS ON STICKS
Seems like: THINGS ON STICKS → Actually: SECRETED BY TREES
while resin can be used to make objects that are stuck together, it is not typically found on sticks