Green group — THEY HAVE A HORN
Why is “BUGLER” in the Green group?
a person who plays a bugle, often in a military or ceremonial context
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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 — THEY HAVE A HORN
Why is “UNICORN” in the Green group?
a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 27, 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.
- HITS
- Definition: to press or click something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a successful song or performance
- BUGLER
- Definition: a person who plays a bugle
- Why it's tricky: uncommon occupation, might be mistaken for a type of insect
- HASH
- Definition: a type of breakfast side dish
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of computer function or a hashtag on social media
- PRESSES
- Definition: to push or click something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of exercise equipment or a publishing company
Connections #564 explained
Why these words connect (December 27, 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: BREAKFAST SIDES
these are all common side dishes served with breakfast, often made from grains or meats
Green group: PUSHES, AS A BUTTON
these are all verbs that describe the action of pressing or clicking a button, often on a digital device
Blue group: THEY HAVE A HORN
these are all things that have a horn, whether it's a musical instrument, a vehicle, or a mythical creature
Purple group: OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS
these are all actors who have won Academy Awards, often for their performances in film
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.
“CAR”
Seems like it belongs to: PUSHES, AS A BUTTON
Actually belongs to: THEY HAVE A HORN
a car has a horn, but it's not something you push or click in the context of the puzzle
“HITS”
Seems like it belongs to: OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS
Actually belongs to: PUSHES, AS A BUTTON
a hit can refer to a successful movie or performance, but in this context it means to press or click something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CAR” didn't go with PUSHES, AS A BUTTON
Seems like: PUSHES, AS A BUTTON → Actually: THEY HAVE A HORN
a car has a horn, but it's not something you push or click in the context of the puzzle
Why “HITS” didn't go with OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS
Seems like: OSCAR-WINNING ACTORS → Actually: PUSHES, AS A BUTTON
a hit can refer to a successful movie or performance, but in this context it means to press or click something