Blue group — ART MEDIUMS
Why is “PASTEL” in the Blue group?
a soft and delicate art medium, often used for portraits
Connections Hints for December 27, 2023 #198
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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
▼Purple group — ___ PEPPER
Why is “GHOST” in the Purple group?
a type of pepper, also known as Bhut Jolokia
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 27, 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.
- SIGN
- Definition: an indication or portent of something to come
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a written symbol or a gesture
- MESSAGE
- Definition: a communication or signal
- Why it's tricky: can be verbal or non-verbal, and has multiple connotations
- PROF
- Definition: a title for a professor
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'pro' as in professional or proficient
- REV
- Definition: a title for a reverend
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'rev' as in revolution or revolt
Connections #198 explained
Why these words connect (December 27, 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: INDICATION OF THINGS TO COME
These words all relate to signs or omens that indicate something is about to happen, often used to predict the future or warn of impending events.
Green group: NAME PREFIXES
These words are all prefixes used to address or refer to individuals, often indicating their profession or title.
Blue group: ART MEDIUMS
These words all relate to different mediums used in art, including drawing, painting, and other creative techniques.
Purple group: ___ PEPPER
These words all relate to different types of peppers, often used in cooking or as a spice.
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.
“INK”
Seems like it belongs to: NAME PREFIXES
Actually belongs to: ART MEDIUMS
INK can be confused with a prefix, but it's actually an art medium
“SIGN”
Seems like it belongs to: NAME PREFIXES
Actually belongs to: INDICATION OF THINGS TO COME
SIGN can be confused with a prefix, but it's actually an indication of something to come
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “INK” didn't go with NAME PREFIXES
Seems like: NAME PREFIXES → Actually: ART MEDIUMS
INK can be confused with a prefix, but it's actually an art medium
Why “SIGN” didn't go with NAME PREFIXES
Seems like: NAME PREFIXES → Actually: INDICATION OF THINGS TO COME
SIGN can be confused with a prefix, but it's actually an indication of something to come