Blue group — KINDS OF BROS
Why is “pharma” in the Blue group?
relating to the pharmaceutical industry, often used as shorthand for pharmaceutical brother or a person involved in the industry
Connections Hints for December 20, 2024 #557
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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 — KINDS OF BROS
Why is “crypto” in the Blue group?
relating to cryptography or cryptocurrency, often used as shorthand for cryptocurrency brother or a person involved in the industry
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 20, 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.
- compound
- Definition: a mixture of different things
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a chemical compound or a building complex
- solution
- Definition: a mixture of liquids
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an answer to a problem
- crypto
- Definition: relating to cryptography or cryptocurrency
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is mysterious or hidden
- finance
- Definition: relating to money or financial transactions
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the study of financial management
Connections #557 explained
Why these words connect (December 20, 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: CONCOCTION
These are all words that describe a mixture of substances, often used in chemistry or cooking.
Green group: TYPES OF SENTENCES
These are all types of sentences used in language, each with its own purpose and structure.
Blue group: KINDS OF BROS
These are all types of brothers, often used to describe individuals in specific industries or fields.
Purple group: COMPLAINT HOMOPHONES
These are all words that sound similar to each other, often used to describe complaints or issues.
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.
“compound”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF BROS
Actually belongs to: CONCOCTION
The word 'compound' can refer to a type of brother in a fraternity, but in this context, it refers to a mixture of substances.
“finance”
Seems like it belongs to: TYPES OF SENTENCES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF BROS
The word 'finance' can be related to financial news or statements, but in this context, it refers to a type of brother in a finance-related field.
“solution”
Seems like it belongs to: TYPES OF SENTENCES
Actually belongs to: CONCOCTION
The word 'solution' can refer to an answer to a problem, but in this context, it refers to a mixture of liquids.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “compound” didn't go with KINDS OF BROS
Seems like: KINDS OF BROS → Actually: CONCOCTION
The word 'compound' can refer to a type of brother in a fraternity, but in this context, it refers to a mixture of substances.
Why “finance” didn't go with TYPES OF SENTENCES
Seems like: TYPES OF SENTENCES → Actually: KINDS OF BROS
The word 'finance' can be related to financial news or statements, but in this context, it refers to a type of brother in a finance-related field.
Why “solution” didn't go with TYPES OF SENTENCES
Seems like: TYPES OF SENTENCES → Actually: CONCOCTION
The word 'solution' can refer to an answer to a problem, but in this context, it refers to a mixture of liquids.