Purple group — ASSOCIATED PRINCIPLES IN CHINESE PHILOSOPHY
Why is “YANG” in the Purple group?
the masculine, active principle in Chinese philosophy, often associated with light and expansiveness
Connections Hints for November 25, 2024 #532
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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 — LARGE GROUP
Why is “FLOCK” in the Green group?
a group of birds, especially sheep or goats, that are herded together
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 25, 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.
- EXPANSIVE
- Definition: relating to the concept of yang in Chinese philosophy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is large or extensive in a general sense
- LIGHT
- Definition: one of the principles associated with yang in Chinese philosophy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a source of illumination or a lack of weight
- HOST
- Definition: a large group of people or things
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who receives or entertains guests
- SEA
- Definition: a large group of things, especially people
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a large body of saltwater
Connections #532 explained
Why these words connect (November 25, 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: ATTAIN
These words are all related to achieving or obtaining something, whether it's earning money, landing a job, scoring points, or winning a game.
Green group: LARGE GROUP
These words are all related to large collections of people or things, whether it's a crowd of people, a flock of birds, or a host of guests.
Blue group: PARTS OF A SHIP
These words are all related to parts of a ship, whether it's the anchor that holds it in place, the bow that cuts through the water, the bridge that controls it, or the deck that provides a surface for walking.
Purple group: ASSOCIATED PRINCIPLES IN CHINESE PHILOSOPHY
These words are all related to principles associated with Chinese philosophy, particularly the concept of yin and yang, with yang being the masculine, active principle and yin being the feminine, passive principle.
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.
“ANCHOR”
Seems like it belongs to: LARGE GROUP
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A SHIP
while an anchor can be a large, heavy object, it is actually a part of a ship, not a type of large group
“HOST”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A SHIP
Actually belongs to: LARGE GROUP
while a host can be a person who receives guests on a ship, the word 'host' in this context refers to a large group of people or things
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ANCHOR” didn't go with LARGE GROUP
Seems like: LARGE GROUP → Actually: PARTS OF A SHIP
while an anchor can be a large, heavy object, it is actually a part of a ship, not a type of large group
Why “HOST” didn't go with PARTS OF A SHIP
Seems like: PARTS OF A SHIP → Actually: LARGE GROUP
while a host can be a person who receives guests on a ship, the word 'host' in this context refers to a large group of people or things