Green group — SOMETHING EXEMPLARY
Why is “MARVEL” in the Green group?
something that inspires admiration or wonder
Connections Hints for January 7, 2024 #209
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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
▼Green group — SOMETHING EXEMPLARY
Why is “GEM” in the Green group?
something of great value or beauty, often used to describe a person or thing
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 7, 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.
- MARVEL
- Definition: something that inspires admiration
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the comic book company
- GEM
- Definition: something of great value or beauty
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a precious stone
- APPLE
- Definition: a technology company
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the fruit
- ORAL
- Definition: relating to the mouth
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of exam
Connections #209 explained
Why these words connect (January 7, 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: TECH COMPANIES
These are all well-known technology companies, including Alphabet, the parent company of Google, and Amazon, the e-commerce giant
Green group: KINDS OF EXAMS
These are all types of exams, including the bar exam, which is a test for lawyers, and a physical exam, which is a medical check-up
Blue group: SOMETHING EXEMPLARY
These are all things that are considered exemplary, including beauty, which is a subjective measure of attractiveness, and a gem, which is something of great value
Purple group: ___ TOOTH
These are all types of teeth, including a baby tooth, which is a primary tooth, and a wisdom tooth, which is a third molar
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.
“APPLE”
Seems like it belongs to: SOMETHING EXEMPLARY
Actually belongs to: TECH COMPANIES
while an apple can be a beautiful thing, the company Apple is a tech giant
“ORAL”
Seems like it belongs to: TECH COMPANIES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF EXAMS
oral can refer to something related to the mouth, but in this context it's a type of exam
“BEAUTY”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF EXAMS
Actually belongs to: SOMETHING EXEMPLARY
beauty can be a subjective measure, but in this context it's something that is exemplary
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “APPLE” didn't go with SOMETHING EXEMPLARY
Seems like: SOMETHING EXEMPLARY → Actually: TECH COMPANIES
while an apple can be a beautiful thing, the company Apple is a tech giant
Why “ORAL” didn't go with TECH COMPANIES
Seems like: TECH COMPANIES → Actually: KINDS OF EXAMS
oral can refer to something related to the mouth, but in this context it's a type of exam
Why “BEAUTY” didn't go with KINDS OF EXAMS
Seems like: KINDS OF EXAMS → Actually: SOMETHING EXEMPLARY
beauty can be a subjective measure, but in this context it's something that is exemplary