Green group — FOUND AROUND A FIREPLACE
Why is “FLUE” in the Green group?
a pipe or tube for carrying gases, especially in a chimney
Connections Hints for January 10, 2024 #212
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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 — BIT OF MAGIC
Why is “HEX” in the Blue group?
a magical spell, especially one intended to harm or curse
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 10, 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.
- POKER
- Definition: a tool for stirring a fire
- Why it's tricky: also a popular card game
- CHIPS
- Definition: small pieces of food, often served at casinos
- Why it's tricky: also a term for small pieces of material, like wood chips
- LOG
- Definition: a piece of wood for burning
- Why it's tricky: also a record of events or activities
- CARDS
- Definition: playing cards, often used in casinos
- Why it's tricky: also a term for greeting cards or business cards
Connections #212 explained
Why these words connect (January 10, 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: BIT OF MAGIC
These words are all related to magical concepts, including charms, curses, and spells, often found in fantasy stories and folklore.
Green group: FOUND AROUND A FIREPLACE
These words are all related to objects or features found near a fireplace, including tools for managing the fire and parts of the chimney.
Blue group: THINGS SEEN AT A CASINO
These words are all related to objects or activities commonly found in casinos, including games, betting tools, and prizes.
Purple group: WAYS TO PREPARE CHEESE
These words are all related to methods for preparing or serving cheese, including melting, slicing, and crumbling.
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.
“POKER”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS SEEN AT A CASINO
Actually belongs to: FOUND AROUND A FIREPLACE
while poker is a popular casino game, the word also refers to a tool for stirring a fire
“CHIPS”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO PREPARE CHEESE
Actually belongs to: THINGS SEEN AT A CASINO
while chips can be a type of food, in this context they refer to small pieces of material used for betting
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POKER” didn't go with THINGS SEEN AT A CASINO
Seems like: THINGS SEEN AT A CASINO → Actually: FOUND AROUND A FIREPLACE
while poker is a popular casino game, the word also refers to a tool for stirring a fire
Why “CHIPS” didn't go with WAYS TO PREPARE CHEESE
Seems like: WAYS TO PREPARE CHEESE → Actually: THINGS SEEN AT A CASINO
while chips can be a type of food, in this context they refer to small pieces of material used for betting