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Connections #454 answers
The 16 words on the board were TANK, GLOVE, SCALE, TEE, COACH, ROCKS, POLO, CROP, FILTER, BALL, ROTATE, MUSTANG, GODIVA, FLIP, PUMP, and DRIVER. The solution groups are:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Ways to transform an image | CROP, FLIP, ROTATE, SCALE |
| Things used in golf | BALL, DRIVER, GLOVE, TEE |
| Aquarium purchases | FILTER, PUMP, ROCKS, TANK |
| Logos with horses | COACH, GODIVA, MUSTANG, POLO |
How the groups fit
Ways to transform an image
CROP, FLIP, ROTATE, and SCALE are all actions used to change an image.
Things used in golf
BALL, DRIVER, GLOVE, and TEE are equipment or items associated with playing golf.
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Aquarium purchases
FILTER, PUMP, ROCKS, and TANK are items someone might buy for an aquarium.
Logos with horses
COACH, GODIVA, MUSTANG, and POLO are brands or names associated with logos featuring horses.
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Two words that can mislead
- SCALE may seem to fit an aquarium, but it belongs with CROP, FLIP, and ROTATE as an image transformation.
- POLO can suggest golf because it is a sport, but here it belongs with the horse-logo names.
Publication date
This is the archived puzzle for Saturday, September 7, 2024—not a current daily puzzle. Answer guides from TechRadar, Parade, and Walkthroughs identify it as puzzle #454 and report the same groups.
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