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You might get confused because some of these names are also common words or have other meanings. For instance, 'Grant' can be a verb meaning to give, and 'Ford' is a car company. 'Adams' is a common last name, and 'Washington' is also a state and a city. It's easy to overlook their connection to the presidency if you're not thinking about history.
To solve this, focus on the historical significance of the names. If you see a mix of names that could be people, places, or things, try to find a common category related to famous individuals. Thinking about historical figures or leaders can help you connect these seemingly unrelated words. Remember to consider all possible meanings of a word, but prioritize the one that fits with the other words in the group.
It can be tricky to spot this connection because you're looking at names, not just individual words. You might focus on them being actors and miss the double meaning of their last names. Some last names might not immediately jump out as verbs, or you might think of other meanings for the verbs themselves, making the connection harder to see.
When you see a group of names, especially famous people, try breaking down their names. Look at their last names and see if they can also be used as verbs. This requires a bit of wordplay and thinking about different parts of speech. If you can find a common grammatical category for the last names, that's a strong clue. This type of puzzle often plays on words having multiple meanings.
Some of these words might have other common meanings that could mislead you. 'Strip' could make you think of a piece of cloth or a street, and 'Draw' is a very common verb. 'Stud' also has multiple meanings. If you're not familiar with poker terms, it's easy to get sidetracked by these other meanings.
If you see words that could be related to games or activities, consider specific variations of those activities. Knowing common terms from popular games like poker can be very helpful. Look for words that, when combined with a common game name, form a recognized type of that game. This often requires some general knowledge about hobbies or sports.
This is a very specific and tricky category. You might not immediately recognize all of them as movie titles, especially if you're not familiar with 90s cinema. The 'gerund + proper noun' structure is also quite specific, and you might just see them as random names or places. It's easy to miss the 'ing' word that would precede them in the full title.
For very specific categories like this, try to think about common phrases or structures. If you see a mix of proper nouns (names, places), consider if they are part of a larger title or phrase. For movie titles, thinking about common movie naming conventions, especially from a specific decade, can help. This puzzle tests your knowledge of pop culture and your ability to recognize patterns in titles.
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The yellow group is usually the most straightforward. Solve it first to build confidence.
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