Purple group — KINDS OF WRENCHES
Why is “MONKEY” in the Purple group?
a type of wrench, also known as an adjustable wrench
Connections Hints for December 1, 2023 #172
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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 — WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR
Why is “TWEEZE” in the Green group?
to pluck or remove hair using tweezers
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 1, 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.
- CUT
- Definition: a portion of profit
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to remove or reduce
- SHARE
- Definition: a portion of profit
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to divide or participate
- TAKE
- Definition: a portion of profit
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to seize or capture
- THREAD
- Definition: a method of hair removal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a thin string or yarn
Connections #172 explained
Why these words connect (December 1, 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: PLACES TO SHOP
These are all common places where people go to purchase goods and services, including retail stores and outdoor markets.
Green group: WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR
These are all common methods used to remove unwanted hair, including shaving, threading, and waxing.
Blue group: PORTION OF PROFIT
These are all terms used to describe a portion of the profit or earnings, including a cut, share, or take.
Purple group: KINDS OF WRENCHES
These are all types of wrenches, including adjustable, socket, and crescent wrenches, used for various tasks and applications.
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.
“CUT”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR
Actually belongs to: PORTION OF PROFIT
while 'cut' can mean to remove hair, in this context it refers to a portion of profit
“SHARE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF WRENCHES
Actually belongs to: PORTION OF PROFIT
while 'share' can be a type of tool, in this context it refers to a portion of profit
“TAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR
Actually belongs to: PORTION OF PROFIT
while 'take' can mean to remove, in this context it refers to a portion of profit
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CUT” didn't go with WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR
Seems like: WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR → Actually: PORTION OF PROFIT
while 'cut' can mean to remove hair, in this context it refers to a portion of profit
Why “SHARE” didn't go with KINDS OF WRENCHES
Seems like: KINDS OF WRENCHES → Actually: PORTION OF PROFIT
while 'share' can be a type of tool, in this context it refers to a portion of profit
Why “TAKE” didn't go with WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR
Seems like: WAYS TO REMOVE HAIR → Actually: PORTION OF PROFIT
while 'take' can mean to remove, in this context it refers to a portion of profit