Green group — MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Why is “HARP” in the Green group?
a stringed musical instrument played by plucking
Connections Hints for November 29, 2023 #170
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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 — MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Why is “ORGAN” in the Green group?
a musical instrument with pipes and keys
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (November 29, 2023)
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.
- BASS
- Definition: a low-pitched sound or a type of fish
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in music and biology
- SOLE
- Definition: the bottom of the foot or a type of fish
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in anatomy and biology
- DOG
- Definition: a domesticated animal or a slang term for a bad person
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in biology and slang
- HEEL
- Definition: the back of the foot or a term for a bad person
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in anatomy and slang
Connections #170 explained
Why these words connect (November 29, 2023)
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: FOOT PARTS
These are all parts of the human foot, including the arch, ball, sole, and toe
Green group: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
These are all musical instruments, including the bass, harp, horn, and organ
Blue group: DOG COMMANDS
These are all commands given to dogs, including come, down, sit, and stay
Purple group: BADDIE
These are all types of bad people or animals, including a dog, heel, jerk, and snake
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.
“DOG”
Seems like it belongs to: FOOT PARTS
Actually belongs to: BADDIE
DOG seems like a foot part due to 'paw', but it's actually a type of baddie
“HEEL”
Seems like it belongs to: FOOT PARTS
Actually belongs to: BADDIE
HEEL seems like a foot part, but it's actually a term for a bad person
“BALL”
Seems like it belongs to: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Actually belongs to: FOOT PARTS
BALL seems like a musical instrument, but it's actually a part of the foot
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DOG” didn't go with FOOT PARTS
Seems like: FOOT PARTS → Actually: BADDIE
DOG seems like a foot part due to 'paw', but it's actually a type of baddie
Why “HEEL” didn't go with FOOT PARTS
Seems like: FOOT PARTS → Actually: BADDIE
HEEL seems like a foot part, but it's actually a term for a bad person
Why “BALL” didn't go with MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Seems like: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS → Actually: FOOT PARTS
BALL seems like a musical instrument, but it's actually a part of the foot