Blue group — KINDS OF CRACKERS
Why is “GOLDFISH” in the Blue group?
a type of small, gold-colored cracker
Connections Hints for November 26, 2024 #533
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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 — FEATURED IN “ELOISE”
Why is “PUG” in the Green group?
a breed of small dog featured in the Eloise children's book series
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 26, 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.
- EQUITY
- Definition: a type of compensation or ownership stake
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to fairness or justice
- PLAZA
- Definition: a public square or the Plaza Hotel
- Why it's tricky: multiple possible meanings, including a generic public square
- CLUB
- Definition: a type of cracker
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social organization or gathering place
- RAISE
- Definition: an increase in salary or position
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to lift or elevate something
Connections #533 explained
Why these words connect (November 26, 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: GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK
These are all benefits or perks that an employee might receive from their employer, such as a bonus or a promotion.
Green group: DISREGARD
These are all words that mean to disregard or pay no attention to something, such as to discount or overlook it.
Blue group: KINDS OF CRACKERS
These are all types of crackers, such as animal crackers or Ritz crackers.
Purple group: FEATURED IN “ELOISE”
These are all characters or settings featured in the Eloise children's book series, such as the Plaza Hotel or a pug dog.
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.
“BONUS”
Seems like it belongs to: DISREGARD
Actually belongs to: GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK
while a bonus might be disregarded in a budget, it is actually a desirable thing to get at work
“DISCOUNT”
Seems like it belongs to: GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK
Actually belongs to: DISREGARD
a discount might seem like a good thing to get at work, but it actually means to disregard or reduce the price of something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BONUS” didn't go with DISREGARD
Seems like: DISREGARD → Actually: GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK
while a bonus might be disregarded in a budget, it is actually a desirable thing to get at work
Why “DISCOUNT” didn't go with GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK
Seems like: GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK → Actually: DISREGARD
a discount might seem like a good thing to get at work, but it actually means to disregard or reduce the price of something