Yellow group — W + VOWEL SOUND
Why is “WEE” in the Yellow group?
a small amount or a Scottish term for small
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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
▼Yellow group — W + VOWEL SOUND
Why is “WHOA” in the Yellow group?
an expression of surprise or excitement
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 1, 2024)
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.
- GREEN
- Definition: a type of salad
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the color or environmentalism
- WEDGE
- Definition: a type of salad
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a shape or a type of shoe
- SEED
- Definition: a gardening term
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a starting point or a sports ranking
- PYRAMID
- Definition: a classic game show
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an ancient Egyptian structure
Connections #203 explained
Why these words connect (January 1, 2024)
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: GARDENING NOUNS/VERBS
These are all terms related to gardening, including actions and objects. They are all commonly used in the context of planting and maintaining a garden.
Green group: KINDS OF SALADS
These are all types of salads, each with its own unique characteristics and ingredients. They are all commonly found on restaurant menus.
Blue group: CLASSIC GAME SHOWS, FAMILIARLY
These are all classic game shows, each with its own unique format and host. They are all commonly referred to in a casual or familiar way.
Purple group: W + VOWEL SOUND
These are all words that start with the letter W and have a vowel sound, including words that are pronounced with a long or short vowel sound.
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.
“GREEN”
Seems like it belongs to: GARDENING NOUNS/VERBS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF SALADS
while green is a color associated with gardening, in this context it refers to a type of salad
“SEED”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF SALADS
Actually belongs to: GARDENING NOUNS/VERBS
while seeds are often used in salads, in this context it refers to a gardening term
“WHEEL”
Seems like it belongs to: W + VOWEL SOUND
Actually belongs to: CLASSIC GAME SHOWS, FAMILIARLY
while wheel starts with the letter W, it is actually a reference to the game show Wheel of Fortune
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GREEN” didn't go with GARDENING NOUNS/VERBS
Seems like: GARDENING NOUNS/VERBS → Actually: KINDS OF SALADS
while green is a color associated with gardening, in this context it refers to a type of salad
Why “SEED” didn't go with KINDS OF SALADS
Seems like: KINDS OF SALADS → Actually: GARDENING NOUNS/VERBS
while seeds are often used in salads, in this context it refers to a gardening term
Why “WHEEL” didn't go with W + VOWEL SOUND
Seems like: W + VOWEL SOUND → Actually: CLASSIC GAME SHOWS, FAMILIARLY
while wheel starts with the letter W, it is actually a reference to the game show Wheel of Fortune