Green group — STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR LAVATORY
Why is “loofah” in the Green group?
a type of sponge or a plant with a fibrous interior
Connections Hints for December 4, 2024 #541
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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
▼Yellow group — STEER
Why is “shepherd” in the Yellow group?
a person who herds or takes care of sheep
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 4, 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.
- needle
- Definition: a sharp pointed instrument for sewing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a compass needle or a pine needle
- compass
- Definition: a navigation tool with a magnetic needle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a range of skills or a direction
- turntable
- Definition: a rotating platform for playing records
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a rotating platform in other contexts
- candle
- Definition: a source of light, but also a synonym for 'water closet' in some contexts
- Why it's tricky: uncommon usage as a synonym for lavatory
Connections #541 explained
Why these words connect (December 4, 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: STEER
These words are all synonyms for guiding or directing something, including people, animals, or vehicles. They all convey a sense of leadership or control.
Green group: THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S
These objects all have a needle or multiple needles, including a compass with a magnetic needle, a pine tree with pine needles, a sewing kit with sewing needles, and a turntable with a stylus needle.
Blue group: FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH
These figures are all characters from ancient Greek mythology, including Atlas, Echo, Helen, and Pan, who all played important roles in various myths and legends.
Purple group: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR LAVATORY
These words all start with synonyms for lavatory, including 'loo' for loofah, 'john' for johnson, and 'toilet' for toiletries, which are all related to bathroom fixtures or accessories.
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.
“candle”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S
Actually belongs to: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR LAVATORY
candle is a synonym for water closet in some contexts, but seems like it belongs to THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S due to its wick
“compass”
Seems like it belongs to: STEER
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S
compass seems like it belongs to STEER due to its navigational purpose, but actually belongs to THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S due to its magnetic needle
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “candle” didn't go with THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S
Seems like: THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S → Actually: STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR LAVATORY
candle is a synonym for water closet in some contexts, but seems like it belongs to THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S due to its wick
Why “compass” didn't go with STEER
Seems like: STEER → Actually: THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S
compass seems like it belongs to STEER due to its navigational purpose, but actually belongs to THINGS WITH NEEDLE/S due to its magnetic needle