Green group — SHAPES OF CAPITAL GREEK LETTERS
Why is “PITCHFORK” in the Green group?
a shape resembling the Greek letter Psi, resembling a fork with two or more prongs
Connections Hints for January 8, 2024 #210
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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 — SHAPES OF CAPITAL GREEK LETTERS
Why is “HORSESHOE” in the Green group?
a shape resembling the Greek letter Omega, resembling a U-shape
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 8, 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.
- STAFF
- Definition: a long, thin, straight piece of wood or other material
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of employees
- CLUB
- Definition: a golf club, used for hitting a golf ball
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social organization or a nightclub
- ROD
- Definition: a long, thin, straight piece of wood or metal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of measurement or a type of fish
- TEE
- Definition: a small platform or stand for a golf ball
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of shirt or a symbol in golf scoring
Connections #210 explained
Why these words connect (January 8, 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: THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE
These are all objects that are typically orange in color, including a type of fruit, a vegetable, a type of fish, and a seasonal decoration
Green group: LONG, SKINNY OBJECTS
These are all objects that are long and skinny, including a type of support, a type of fishing equipment, a type of walking aid, and a type of branch
Blue group: SEEN ON A GOLF COURSE
These are all objects that can be seen on a golf course, including a type of vehicle, a type of sports equipment, a type of obstacle, and a type of marker
Purple group: SHAPES OF CAPITAL GREEK LETTERS
These are all shapes that resemble capital Greek letters, including a circle, a horseshoe shape, a pitchfork shape, and a triangle
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.
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: LONG, SKINNY OBJECTS
Actually belongs to: THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE
while sticks can be long and skinny, the word 'stick' is also a common term for a popsicle stick, which is often orange
“CLUB”
Seems like it belongs to: SEEN ON A GOLF COURSE
Actually belongs to: LONG, SKINNY OBJECTS
while golf clubs are seen on a golf course, the word 'club' can also refer to a long, skinny object used for hitting
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STICK” didn't go with LONG, SKINNY OBJECTS
Seems like: LONG, SKINNY OBJECTS → Actually: THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE
while sticks can be long and skinny, the word 'stick' is also a common term for a popsicle stick, which is often orange
Why “CLUB” didn't go with SEEN ON A GOLF COURSE
Seems like: SEEN ON A GOLF COURSE → Actually: LONG, SKINNY OBJECTS
while golf clubs are seen on a golf course, the word 'club' can also refer to a long, skinny object used for hitting