Purple group — CURSE
Why is “JINX” in the Purple group?
a person or thing believed to bring bad luck
Connections Hints for December 6, 2024 #543
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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 — COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES
Why is “PILLED” in the Green group?
a suffix used in informal language, often related to medication
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 6, 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.
- CORE
- Definition: central or innermost part
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a suffix
- GATE
- Definition: a suffix used in scandal names
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an entrance
- MANIA
- Definition: a suffix used in words related to obsession
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mental disorder
- SPELL
- Definition: a magical formula
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a period of time
Connections #543 explained
Why these words connect (December 6, 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: BAFFLE
These are all words that mean 'to puzzle or confuse', often used to describe a challenging situation or problem. They are all related to the idea of being perplexed or stumped.
Green group: CURSE
These are all words that relate to magic, bad luck, or supernatural powers. They are often used to describe a situation or person that is believed to be cursed or hexed.
Blue group: “TOY STORY” CHARACTERS, FAMILIARLY
These are all names of characters from the popular movie 'Toy Story', often referred to in an informal or familiar way. They are all related to the beloved characters from the film.
Purple group: COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES
These are all suffixes used in informal language, often to create new words or to add a casual tone to existing words. They are all related to the idea of colloquial speech and everyday conversation.
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.
“CORE”
Seems like it belongs to: BAFFLE
Actually belongs to: COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES
CORE seems like it could fit with BAFFLE due to its meaning of 'central or innermost part', but it's actually a suffix
“SPELL”
Seems like it belongs to: COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES
Actually belongs to: CURSE
SPELL seems like it could fit with COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES due to its suffix-like quality, but it's actually a magical formula
“VEX”
Seems like it belongs to: CURSE
Actually belongs to: BAFFLE
VEX seems like it could fit with CURSE due to its negative connotation, but it's actually a word for 'to puzzle or confuse'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CORE” didn't go with BAFFLE
Seems like: BAFFLE → Actually: COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES
CORE seems like it could fit with BAFFLE due to its meaning of 'central or innermost part', but it's actually a suffix
Why “SPELL” didn't go with COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES
Seems like: COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES → Actually: CURSE
SPELL seems like it could fit with COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES due to its suffix-like quality, but it's actually a magical formula
Why “VEX” didn't go with CURSE
Seems like: CURSE → Actually: BAFFLE
VEX seems like it could fit with CURSE due to its negative connotation, but it's actually a word for 'to puzzle or confuse'