Yellow group — PARTS OF A RIVER
Why is “DELTA” in the Yellow group?
a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it deposits sediment
Connections Hints for December 10, 2023 #181
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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
▼Purple group — JUMP INTO THE AIR
Why is “VAULT” in the Purple group?
to jump or leap over something, often using a vaulting motion
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 10, 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.
- BANK
- Definition: the side of a river
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a financial institution
- SPRING
- Definition: to jump or leap
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a season or a coiled metal object
- WIND
- Definition: to twist or turn
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to air moving or a type of energy
- COIL
- Definition: to wrap around in a circle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of spring or a snake's shape
Connections #181 explained
Why these words connect (December 10, 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: PARTS OF A RIVER
These are all geographical features that can be found in or near a river, including the landforms and structures that shape its course.
Green group: SOMETHING EASY TO DO
These are all phrases or words that describe tasks or activities that are easy or require little effort, often used to convey a sense of simplicity or straightforwardness.
Blue group: WRAP AROUND IN A CIRCLE
These are all words that describe the act of wrapping or twisting something around a central point, often in a circular or spiral motion.
Purple group: JUMP INTO THE AIR
These are all words that describe the act of jumping or leaping into the air, often with a sense of sudden or energetic movement.
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.
“BANK”
Seems like it belongs to: SOMETHING EASY TO DO
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A RIVER
BANK seems like it could be something easy to do, but it's actually a part of a river.
“SPRING”
Seems like it belongs to: WRAP AROUND IN A CIRCLE
Actually belongs to: JUMP INTO THE AIR
SPRING seems like it could be related to coiling or twisting, but it's actually a type of jump or leap.
“WIND”
Seems like it belongs to: JUMP INTO THE AIR
Actually belongs to: WRAP AROUND IN A CIRCLE
WIND seems like it could be related to jumping or leaping, but it's actually a type of twisting or turning motion.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BANK” didn't go with SOMETHING EASY TO DO
Seems like: SOMETHING EASY TO DO → Actually: PARTS OF A RIVER
BANK seems like it could be something easy to do, but it's actually a part of a river.
Why “SPRING” didn't go with WRAP AROUND IN A CIRCLE
Seems like: WRAP AROUND IN A CIRCLE → Actually: JUMP INTO THE AIR
SPRING seems like it could be related to coiling or twisting, but it's actually a type of jump or leap.
Why “WIND” didn't go with JUMP INTO THE AIR
Seems like: JUMP INTO THE AIR → Actually: WRAP AROUND IN A CIRCLE
WIND seems like it could be related to jumping or leaping, but it's actually a type of twisting or turning motion.