Yellow group — WEE
Why is “DINKY” in the Yellow group?
small or tiny, often used in Scottish or British English
Connections Hints for December 20, 2023 #191
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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 — CARTOON MICE
Why is “ITCHY” in the Blue group?
a cartoon mouse from the Disney universe, known for being Scratchy's partner
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 20, 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.
- BUZZ
- Definition: a phone call or signal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a vibrating or humming noise
- INDEX
- Definition: a book section with references
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a numerical value or a database index
- RING
- Definition: a phone call or signal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a circular object or a sound
- MINUTE
- Definition: very small
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of time
Connections #191 explained
Why these words connect (December 20, 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: CONTACT VIA PHONE
These are all actions related to making a phone call, including answering or initiating a call
Green group: BOOK SECTIONS
These are all common sections found in a book, including introductory and reference sections
Blue group: WEE
These are all words that describe something as small or tiny, often used in informal or regional contexts
Purple group: CARTOON MICE
These are all names of well-known cartoon mice, including characters from Disney and Looney Tunes
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.
“LITTLE”
Seems like it belongs to: BOOK SECTIONS
Actually belongs to: WEE
although 'little' can describe a book section, it actually belongs to the 'WEE' category, which refers to small things
“PREFACE”
Seems like it belongs to: CARTOON MICE
Actually belongs to: BOOK SECTIONS
although 'preface' sounds like a character name, it's actually a book section
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LITTLE” didn't go with BOOK SECTIONS
Seems like: BOOK SECTIONS → Actually: WEE
although 'little' can describe a book section, it actually belongs to the 'WEE' category, which refers to small things
Why “PREFACE” didn't go with CARTOON MICE
Seems like: CARTOON MICE → Actually: BOOK SECTIONS
although 'preface' sounds like a character name, it's actually a book section