Blue group — FRAUDSTER
Why is “QUACK” in the Blue group?
a person who pretends to have medical knowledge, often in a dishonest way
Connections Hints for November 28, 2024 #535
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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 — EAT VORACIOUSLY
Why is “SCARF” in the Green group?
to eat quickly and eagerly, often in a greedy or voracious manner
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 28, 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.
- CON
- Definition: a person who cheats or deceives others
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a convention or a disadvantage
- FAKE
- Definition: not genuine or authentic
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who pretends to be something they're not
- QUACK
- Definition: a person who pretends to have medical knowledge
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the sound a duck makes
- SCARF
- Definition: to eat quickly and eagerly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of clothing
Connections #535 explained
Why these words connect (November 28, 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: APPRECIATION
These words are all ways to show appreciation or gratitude towards someone or something, often in a sincere or heartfelt manner. They can be used to acknowledge someone's efforts or achievements, and to express thanks or praise.
Green group: FRAUDSTER
These words are all related to deception or cheating, often in a dishonest or fraudulent manner. They can be used to describe someone who pretends to be something they're not, or who engages in deceitful or unscrupulous behavior.
Blue group: EAT VORACIOUSLY
These words are all related to eating or consuming food in a quick or voracious manner, often in a greedy or enthusiastic way. They can be used to describe someone who eats rapidly or eagerly, or who consumes large quantities of food.
Purple group: ___ TUESDAY
These words are all related to special days or events that occur on a Tuesday, often with a specific theme or purpose. They can be used to describe a day of celebration, awareness, or commemoration.
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.
“FAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: APPRECIATION
Actually belongs to: FRAUDSTER
while 'fake' can imply a lack of authenticity, it's more closely related to deception and cheating, making it a better fit for the FRAUDSTER category
“CHEAT”
Seems like it belongs to: EAT VORACIOUSLY
Actually belongs to: FRAUDSTER
although 'cheat' can imply taking shortcuts or doing something quickly, in this context it refers to deceiving or swindling others, making it a better fit for the FRAUDSTER category
“DOWN”
Seems like it belongs to: FRAUDSTER
Actually belongs to: EAT VORACIOUSLY
while 'down' can imply a negative or deceitful action, in this context it refers to eating or consuming something quickly, making it a better fit for the EAT VORACIOUSLY category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FAKE” didn't go with APPRECIATION
Seems like: APPRECIATION → Actually: FRAUDSTER
while 'fake' can imply a lack of authenticity, it's more closely related to deception and cheating, making it a better fit for the FRAUDSTER category
Why “CHEAT” didn't go with EAT VORACIOUSLY
Seems like: EAT VORACIOUSLY → Actually: FRAUDSTER
although 'cheat' can imply taking shortcuts or doing something quickly, in this context it refers to deceiving or swindling others, making it a better fit for the FRAUDSTER category
Why “DOWN” didn't go with FRAUDSTER
Seems like: FRAUDSTER → Actually: EAT VORACIOUSLY
while 'down' can imply a negative or deceitful action, in this context it refers to eating or consuming something quickly, making it a better fit for the EAT VORACIOUSLY category