Blue group — ___BALL PITCHES
Why is “KNUCKLE” in the Blue group?
a type of pitch in baseball, characterized by its unpredictable movement
Connections Hints for November 30, 2024 #537
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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 — ___BALL PITCHES
Why is “SCREW” in the Blue group?
a type of pitch in baseball, similar to a curveball but with a different type of spin
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 30, 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.
- ROCK
- Definition: to perform exceptionally well
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of music or a stone
- SWING
- Definition: a style of dance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of motion or a piece of playground equipment
- LIFT
- Definition: to steal or take something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of exercise or a device for raising objects
- Definition: to secretly take or steal something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small bag or compartment
Connections #537 explained
Why these words connect (November 30, 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: DANCE STYLES
These are all popular styles of dance, often performed to different types of music and requiring varying levels of technique and expression.
Green group: STEAL
These are all words that can be used to describe the act of taking something without permission, often in a sneaky or covert manner.
Blue group: PERFORM WELL ON
These are all phrases that can be used to describe performing exceptionally well on something, such as a test or a task.
Purple group: ___BALL PITCHES
These are all types of pitches that can be thrown in baseball, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges for the batter.
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.
“SWING”
Seems like it belongs to: ___BALL PITCHES
Actually belongs to: DANCE STYLES
while 'swing' can refer to a type of pitch, in this context it refers to a style of dance
“ROCK”
Seems like it belongs to: DANCE STYLES
Actually belongs to: PERFORM WELL ON
while 'rock' can refer to a type of music or dance, in this context it means to perform exceptionally well
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SWING” didn't go with ___BALL PITCHES
Seems like: ___BALL PITCHES → Actually: DANCE STYLES
while 'swing' can refer to a type of pitch, in this context it refers to a style of dance
Why “ROCK” didn't go with DANCE STYLES
Seems like: DANCE STYLES → Actually: PERFORM WELL ON
while 'rock' can refer to a type of music or dance, in this context it means to perform exceptionally well