Yellow group — BRIEF MOMENT
Why is “JIFFY” in the Yellow group?
an extremely short period of time
Connections Hints for December 18, 2023 #189
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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
▼Blue group — ___ HOUR
Why is “ELEVENTH” in the Blue group?
relating to the eleventh hour, a phrase meaning the last possible moment
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 18, 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.
- FLASH
- Definition: a brief moment of time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a burst of light
- PRINCIPAL
- Definition: most important or primary
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a school administrator
- AMATEUR
- Definition: relating to an amateur hour
- Why it's tricky: typically means unprofessional or inexperienced
- HAPPY
- Definition: relating to happy hour
- Why it's tricky: typically means feeling joyful
Connections #189 explained
Why these words connect (December 18, 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: BRIEF MOMENT
These words all describe brief periods of time, such as a flash or a second
Green group: PRIMARY
These words all describe something that is primary or most important, such as a chief or a principal
Blue group: AVENUES IN N.Y.C.
These words all describe famous avenues in New York City, such as Broadway or Fifth Avenue
Purple group: ___ HOUR
These words all describe phrases that include the word hour, such as happy hour or rush hour
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.
“MAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: AVENUES IN N.Y.C.
Actually belongs to: PRIMARY
Main can refer to a primary street, but in this context it means most important
“PARK”
Seems like it belongs to: BRIEF MOMENT
Actually belongs to: AVENUES IN N.Y.C.
Park can be a verb meaning to stop for a brief moment, but in this context it refers to Park Avenue
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MAIN” didn't go with AVENUES IN N.Y.C.
Seems like: AVENUES IN N.Y.C. → Actually: PRIMARY
Main can refer to a primary street, but in this context it means most important
Why “PARK” didn't go with BRIEF MOMENT
Seems like: BRIEF MOMENT → Actually: AVENUES IN N.Y.C.
Park can be a verb meaning to stop for a brief moment, but in this context it refers to Park Avenue