Green group — THINGS TO PICK
Why is “AFRO” in the Green group?
a type of hairstyle characterized by a natural, curly texture
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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 — ___ BALL
Why is “GUTTER” in the Blue group?
a type of ball used in the game of bowling
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 6, 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.
- FUNK
- Definition: a strong, unpleasant smell
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a genre of music
- SWING
- Definition: to move back and forth
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of dance or a piece of playground equipment
- LOCK
- Definition: a type of hairstyle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for securing something
- CRYSTAL
- Definition: a type of ball
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of glass or a mineral
Connections #208 explained
Why these words connect (January 6, 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: STRONG SMELL
These are all words that describe strong, unpleasant smells, often associated with decay or rot. They are all nouns that can be used to describe a type of odor.
Green group: MOVE BACK AND FORTH
These are all words that describe the act of moving back and forth, often in a repetitive or oscillating motion. They are all verbs that can be used to describe a type of movement.
Blue group: THINGS TO PICK
These are all words that describe things that can be picked or chosen, often in a literal or figurative sense. They are all nouns that can be used to describe a type of option or selection.
Purple group: ___ BALL
These are all words that describe types of balls, often used in games or sports. They are all nouns that can be used to describe a type of ball.
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.
“FIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE BACK AND FORTH
Actually belongs to: THINGS TO PICK
while fighting can involve back-and-forth movement, the word 'fight' is actually a thing to pick, as in a fight to be picked or chosen
“ROCK”
Seems like it belongs to: STRONG SMELL
Actually belongs to: MOVE BACK AND FORTH
while rocks can have a strong smell, the word 'rock' is actually a verb meaning to move back and forth
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FIGHT” didn't go with MOVE BACK AND FORTH
Seems like: MOVE BACK AND FORTH → Actually: THINGS TO PICK
while fighting can involve back-and-forth movement, the word 'fight' is actually a thing to pick, as in a fight to be picked or chosen
Why “ROCK” didn't go with STRONG SMELL
Seems like: STRONG SMELL → Actually: MOVE BACK AND FORTH
while rocks can have a strong smell, the word 'rock' is actually a verb meaning to move back and forth