Purple group — LUCKY ___
Why is “DUCK” in the Purple group?
a phrase used to describe a lucky situation, as in 'lucky duck'
Connections Hints for January 4, 2024 #206
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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 — LUCKY ___
Why is “CHARM” in the Purple group?
an object or phrase believed to bring good fortune, as in 'lucky charm'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 4, 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.
- BREAK
- Definition: a stroke of good fortune
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to shatter or separate
- FIRE
- Definition: exceptionally good or impressive
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to flames or termination of employment
- LIT
- Definition: exciting or wild
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is illuminated
- STRIKE
- Definition: a stroke of good luck
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a labor stoppage or a baseball term
Connections #206 explained
Why these words connect (January 4, 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: GIFT-GIVING ACCESSORIES
These are all items commonly used when giving gifts, including decorative elements and containers. They are often used to make the gift-giving experience more special and personalized.
Green group: DATING APP ACTIONS
These are all actions that users can take on dating apps, including interacting with potential matches and managing their profiles. They are all common features of popular dating apps.
Blue group: COOL, IN SLANG
These are all slang terms used to describe something as cool or impressive, often in an informal setting. They are all commonly used in modern slang.
Purple group: LUCKY ___
These are all phrases used to describe good fortune or lucky situations, often used in idiomatic expressions. They are all commonly used in everyday language.
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.
“MATCH”
Seems like it belongs to: GIFT-GIVING ACCESSORIES
Actually belongs to: DATING APP ACTIONS
while matches can be used to light candles on gifts, in this context, 'match' refers to a compatible partner on a dating app
“BOX”
Seems like it belongs to: DATING APP ACTIONS
Actually belongs to: GIFT-GIVING ACCESSORIES
while one might receive a gift in a box on a date, in this context, 'box' refers to a container for gifts
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MATCH” didn't go with GIFT-GIVING ACCESSORIES
Seems like: GIFT-GIVING ACCESSORIES → Actually: DATING APP ACTIONS
while matches can be used to light candles on gifts, in this context, 'match' refers to a compatible partner on a dating app
Why “BOX” didn't go with DATING APP ACTIONS
Seems like: DATING APP ACTIONS → Actually: GIFT-GIVING ACCESSORIES
while one might receive a gift in a box on a date, in this context, 'box' refers to a container for gifts