Green group — CUTS OF PORK
Why is “HOCK” in the Green group?
the lower part of a pig's leg, often used in cooking
Connections Hints for December 24, 2023 #195
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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 — THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK
Why is “DANDELION” in the Blue group?
a type of flowering plant whose seeds are often blown to make wishes
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 24, 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.
- CHOP
- Definition: a cut of pork
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cutting motion
- LIGHT
- Definition: not heavy or severe
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a source of illumination
- ROBE
- Definition: a long, loose garment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a judge's attire
- TABLET
- Definition: a flat slab of stone or wood
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mobile computer device
Connections #195 explained
Why these words connect (December 24, 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: GENTLE
These words all describe something as soft or calm, often used to convey a sense of serenity or peacefulness, like a gentle breeze on a summer day.
Green group: CUTS OF PORK
These words all refer to specific cuts of pork, often used in various culinary dishes, like a pork chop or pork belly.
Blue group: STATUE OF LIBERTY FEATURES
These words all describe iconic features of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, like the torch or the tablet.
Purple group: THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK
These words all describe items that people often blow on to make wishes or bring good luck, like blowing out candles on a birthday cake.
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.
“LIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK
Actually belongs to: GENTLE
while candles are often lit, 'light' itself is not something you blow on for wishes
“CHOP”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK
Actually belongs to: CUTS OF PORK
while 'chop' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a specific cut of pork
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LIGHT” didn't go with THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK
Seems like: THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK → Actually: GENTLE
while candles are often lit, 'light' itself is not something you blow on for wishes
Why “CHOP” didn't go with THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK
Seems like: THINGS TO BLOW ON FOR WISHES/LUCK → Actually: CUTS OF PORK
while 'chop' can be a verb, in this context it refers to a specific cut of pork