Green group — WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
Why is “CHUM” in the Green group?
bait, typically fish guts or other fish parts, used to attract larger fish
Connections Hints for December 7, 2024 #544
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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 — THINK OF TOGETHER
Why is “EQUATE” in the Yellow group?
to consider or regard as equal or identical
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 7, 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.
- FLY
- Definition: a type of fishing lure
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of flying or an insect
- STORM
- Definition: a W.N.B.A. team
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a severe weather condition
- SUN
- Definition: a W.N.B.A. team
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the star at the center of the solar system
- BOW
- Definition: the front of a ship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of ribbon or a weapon
Connections #544 explained
Why these words connect (December 7, 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: THINK OF TOGETHER
These words all relate to the concept of connecting or associating ideas or things, including AFFILIATE, meaning to connect or associate with a larger group, and RELATE, meaning to connect or associate with something else
Green group: WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
These words all relate to ways to attract or lure fish, including BAIT, a substance used to attract fish, and LURE, a device used to attract fish
Blue group: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
These words all relate to teams in the W.N.B.A., including LIBERTY, a team based in New York, and STORM, a team based in Seattle
Purple group: LONG___
These words all relate to words that complete the phrase 'long ___', including LONG BOW, a type of bow used in archery, and LONG FELLOW, a phrase used to refer to a friend
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.
“FLY”
Seems like it belongs to: THINK OF TOGETHER
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
FLY can be a verb meaning to move through the air, but in this context, it refers to a type of fishing lure
“STORM”
Seems like it belongs to: LONG___
Actually belongs to: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
STORM can refer to a severe weather condition, but in this context, it is a W.N.B.A. team
“SUN”
Seems like it belongs to: LONG___
Actually belongs to: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
SUN can refer to the star at the center of the solar system, but in this context, it is a W.N.B.A. team
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FLY” didn't go with THINK OF TOGETHER
Seems like: THINK OF TOGETHER → Actually: WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
FLY can be a verb meaning to move through the air, but in this context, it refers to a type of fishing lure
Why “STORM” didn't go with LONG___
Seems like: LONG___ → Actually: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
STORM can refer to a severe weather condition, but in this context, it is a W.N.B.A. team
Why “SUN” didn't go with LONG___
Seems like: LONG___ → Actually: W.N.B.A. TEAMS
SUN can refer to the star at the center of the solar system, but in this context, it is a W.N.B.A. team