Yellow group — NOT WORKING RELIABLY
Why is “GLITCHY” in the Yellow group?
working intermittently or unreliably, with occasional failures
Connections Hints for November 27, 2024 #534
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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 — ___ BAND
Why is “TRIBUTE” in the Blue group?
a band that performs music in the style of another artist or band
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 27, 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.
- RUBBER
- Definition: a type of band, as in a rubber band
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of material
- SPOTTY
- Definition: not working reliably, with occasional failures
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something with spots or patches
- MIRROR
- Definition: a car part, such as a rearview mirror
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a reflective surface or a copy
- TRIBUTE
- Definition: a type of band, as in a tribute band
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a payment or a gesture of respect
Connections #534 explained
Why these words connect (November 27, 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: NOT WORKING RELIABLY
These words all describe things that are not working reliably or consistently, such as a buggy computer program or a spotty internet connection.
Green group: CAR PARTS
These words are all parts of a car, including the bumper, grille, mirror, and rim, which are all essential components of a vehicle.
Blue group: WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT
These words all describe things that a sitter might be responsible for, such as a baby, a house, a pet, or a plant, which all require care and attention.
Purple group: ___ BAND
These words all describe types of bands, such as a boy band, a rubber band, a tribute band, or a wedding band, which are all types of musical groups.
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.
“RIM”
Seems like it belongs to: NOT WORKING RELIABLY
Actually belongs to: CAR PARTS
Rim is a car part, but it could be mistaken for a word related to not working reliably, such as a rim of a wheel being damaged.
“MIRROR”
Seems like it belongs to: WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT
Actually belongs to: CAR PARTS
Mirror could be mistaken for a word related to a sitter, such as a mirror in a house, but it is actually a car part.
“SPOTTY”
Seems like it belongs to: CAR PARTS
Actually belongs to: NOT WORKING RELIABLY
Spotty could be mistaken for a word related to car parts, such as a spotty paint job, but it is actually related to not working reliably.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RIM” didn't go with NOT WORKING RELIABLY
Seems like: NOT WORKING RELIABLY → Actually: CAR PARTS
Rim is a car part, but it could be mistaken for a word related to not working reliably, such as a rim of a wheel being damaged.
Why “MIRROR” didn't go with WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT
Seems like: WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT → Actually: CAR PARTS
Mirror could be mistaken for a word related to a sitter, such as a mirror in a house, but it is actually a car part.
Why “SPOTTY” didn't go with CAR PARTS
Seems like: CAR PARTS → Actually: NOT WORKING RELIABLY
Spotty could be mistaken for a word related to car parts, such as a spotty paint job, but it is actually related to not working reliably.