Purple group — ___BERRY
Why is “gooseberry” in the Purple group?
a type of fruit, often used in jams and desserts
Connections Hints for December 23, 2023 #194
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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 — LITTLE BIT, IN A RECIPE
Why is “splash” in the Blue group?
a small amount of liquid, often used to add flavor
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 23, 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.
- game
- Definition: willing to participate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sport or activity
- down
- Definition: willing to participate
- Why it's tricky: can also mean moving downwards or feeling sad
- on board
- Definition: willing to participate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to being on a ship or plane
- dash
- Definition: a small amount
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a quick run or a punctuation mark
Connections #194 explained
Why these words connect (December 23, 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: MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
These are all common modes of transportation, including boats, cars, planes, and trains, which are used to move people and goods from one place to another.
Green group: WILLING TO PARTICIPATE
These words all convey a sense of willingness or agreement to participate in something, whether it's a game, a project, or an activity, and are often used in everyday language to express enthusiasm or commitment.
Blue group: LITTLE BIT, IN A RECIPE
These words are all used to describe small amounts of ingredients or seasonings in recipes, and are often used in cooking and baking to add flavor or texture.
Purple group: ___BERRY
These words are all types of berries, including blueberries, gooseberries, raspberries, and strawberries, which are often eaten fresh or used in jams and desserts.
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.
“train”
Seems like it belongs to: WILLING TO PARTICIPATE
Actually belongs to: MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
while you can be on a train, the word itself is a mode of transportation
“on board”
Seems like it belongs to: MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
Actually belongs to: WILLING TO PARTICIPATE
while you can be on board a ship or plane, the phrase means willing to participate
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “train” didn't go with WILLING TO PARTICIPATE
Seems like: WILLING TO PARTICIPATE → Actually: MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
while you can be on a train, the word itself is a mode of transportation
Why “on board” didn't go with MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION
Seems like: MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION → Actually: WILLING TO PARTICIPATE
while you can be on board a ship or plane, the phrase means willing to participate