Green group — UNITS
Why is “HERTZ” in the Green group?
a unit of frequency, named after Heinrich Hertz
Connections Hints for November 29, 2024 #536
Pro tip: Tap each section to reveal answers one at a time. If you just need a gentle hint, get the connection hint for November 29, 2024 #536
Want to see NYT Connections hints? Below you'll find complete solutions and explanations. Want to try solving it yourself first? Visit the NYT Connections game 2024-11-29. Looking for today's NYT Connections hint? Head to our home page or play today's connection game here.
Navigation tip: Use the arrows below to browse through past puzzles. Each puzzle is organized from easiest (yellow) to hardest (purple) categories.
Yellow Category — November 29, 2024
Green Category — November 29, 2024
Blue Category — November 29, 2024
Purple Category — November 29, 2024
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Blue group — FIRST WORDS OF HBO SHOWS
Why is “SILICON” in the Blue group?
a chemical element, also the title of an HBO show
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 29, 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.
- SECOND
- Definition: a unit of time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a secondary or inferior thing
- PROJECT
- Definition: a planned undertaking
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geometric projection or a movie projector
- VOLT
- Definition: a unit of electromotive force
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden, energetic movement
- ENTERPRISE
- Definition: a business or undertaking
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a Star Trek spaceship
Connections #536 explained
Why these words connect (November 29, 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: UNDERTAKING
These are all words for a large, organized project or endeavor, often requiring significant resources and planning.
Green group: UNITS
These are all units of measurement, used to quantify various physical properties like time, frequency, and energy.
Blue group: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
These are all names of teams in Major League Baseball, with each team having a unique name and brand.
Purple group: FIRST WORDS OF HBO SHOWS
These are all the first words of popular HBO shows, which often become cultural phenomena and are widely discussed.
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.
“NATIONAL”
Seems like it belongs to: UNITS
Actually belongs to: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
National seems like a unit, but it's actually a team name
“GAME”
Seems like it belongs to: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
Actually belongs to: FIRST WORDS OF HBO SHOWS
Game seems like a sports term, but it's actually an HBO show title
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NATIONAL” didn't go with UNITS
Seems like: UNITS → Actually: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
National seems like a unit, but it's actually a team name
Why “GAME” didn't go with M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER
Seems like: M.L.B. TEAM MEMBER → Actually: FIRST WORDS OF HBO SHOWS
Game seems like a sports term, but it's actually an HBO show title