Connections presents a fresh set of sixteen words today, awaiting your grouping skills. If you're feeling stuck in this mind-bending puzzle, you're not alone; today's challenge is quite formidable, leaving word enthusiasts seeking assistance. Whether you need word meanings, category guidance, puzzle tips, or even some sneak peeks, you'll find them below.

Words in Puzzle #309 for April 15, 2024

The words in today's Connections puzzle are: Side, Surface, Butterfly, Domino, Freestyle, Placebo, Make Up, Crawl, Cosmetic, Babble, External, Ad-Lib, Coo, Improv, Shallow, and Nurse.

What Does Improv Mean?

If you're familiar with the Connections game rules and seeking word definitions, you're in the right spot. Let's start with Improv. It's a shortened form of Improvisation, often used in reference to unscripted comedic performances or occasionally in music. An example of improv comedy is the show Whose Line Is It Anyway?

What Does Ad-Lib Mean?

Ad-libbing involves spontaneous actions without prior preparation, particularly in speeches. If you improvise a speech on the spot, it's considered ad-libbed.

What Does Placebo Mean?

A placebo serves as a substitute for medication, typically a harmless pill, used in research with a control group. Placebo can also denote the sense of improvement without proper treatment solely due to belief. Additionally, it refers to a part of the Roman Catholic Church's office for the dead, derived from Psalm 114:9 in the Vulgate.

What Does Coo Mean?

Cooing is a gentle trill or murmur resembling a dove's sound. It can also be a soft murmuring, often nonsensical or wordless, expressing affection for an object or person.

Puzzle Hints for #309 on April 15, 2024

Feeling stuck? Today's puzzle may pose a challenge, prompting some players to seek assistance. Here, you'll find general puzzle hints and specific clues for each category.

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Solutions for #309 on April 15, 2024

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