Purple group — ANIMAL HOMOPHONES
Why is “HOARSE” in the Purple group?
having a harsh, rough quality, like a horse's neigh
Connections Hints for December 22, 2023 #193
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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 — BEE CREATIONS
Why is “COMB” in the Green group?
a structure in a beehive where honey is stored
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 22, 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.
- DEAR
- Definition: a female deer
- Why it's tricky: can also mean beloved or expensive
- HAIR
- Definition: a type of animal fur
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to human hair
- SPELL
- Definition: a period of time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to magic or a sequence of letters
- STRETCH
- Definition: an interval of time
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to physical extension
Connections #193 explained
Why these words connect (December 22, 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: CLASSIC HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
These are all classic costumes often worn on Halloween, representing various characters and professions.
Green group: BEE CREATIONS
These are all things created or produced by bees, including their homes and food sources.
Blue group: INTERVAL OF TIME
These are all words that describe a length or stretch of time, whether short or long.
Purple group: ANIMAL HOMOPHONES
These are all words that are homophones of animal names, often used in wordplay or puns.
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.
“HAIR”
Seems like it belongs to: BEE CREATIONS
Actually belongs to: ANIMAL HOMOPHONES
bees have hair-like structures, but 'hair' is actually an animal homophone
“WAX”
Seems like it belongs to: ANIMAL HOMOPHONES
Actually belongs to: BEE CREATIONS
wax can be associated with hair, but in this context, it refers to beeswax
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HAIR” didn't go with BEE CREATIONS
Seems like: BEE CREATIONS → Actually: ANIMAL HOMOPHONES
bees have hair-like structures, but 'hair' is actually an animal homophone
Why “WAX” didn't go with ANIMAL HOMOPHONES
Seems like: ANIMAL HOMOPHONES → Actually: BEE CREATIONS
wax can be associated with hair, but in this context, it refers to beeswax