Blue group — “PH” WORDS THAT ALSO WORK WITH “F”
Why is “PHAT” in the Blue group?
a slang term for something cool or fashionable, also a rare medical term
Connections Hints for January 11, 2024 #213
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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 — “PH” WORDS THAT ALSO WORK WITH “F”
Why is “PHILLY” in the Blue group?
a city in Pennsylvania, or a type of cheesesteak, also a sports team
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 11, 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.
- PHAT
- Definition: a slang term for something cool or fashionable
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a rare medical term
- PHEW
- Definition: an expression of relief
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'few', a word with a different meaning
- PHILLY
- Definition: a city in Pennsylvania, or a type of cheesesteak
- Why it's tricky: has multiple references, including sports teams and food
- LEGEND
- Definition: a famous or mythical person
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a key or explanation on a map or chart
Connections #213 explained
Why these words connect (January 11, 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: STATES OF MATTER
These are all states in which matter can exist, including solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Each state has distinct properties and characteristics.
Green group: ALL-TIMER
These are all words used to describe someone or something exceptional or of high quality, including great, hero, icon, and legend. Each word conveys a sense of admiration or reverence.
Blue group: “PH” WORDS THAT ALSO WORK WITH “F”
These are all words that contain the letters 'ph' but can also be spelled with 'f', including phat, phew, philly, and phish. Each word has a unique meaning and usage.
Purple group: ___ PITCH
These are all types of pitches, including elevator pitch, fever pitch, perfect pitch, and sales pitch. Each type of pitch has a distinct meaning and application.
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.
“GREAT”
Seems like it belongs to: STATES OF MATTER
Actually belongs to: ALL-TIMER
while 'great' can describe a state of matter, it's more commonly an adjective for something excellent or of high quality
“PERFECT”
Seems like it belongs to: STATES OF MATTER
Actually belongs to: ___ PITCH
while 'perfect' can describe a state of matter, it's more commonly an adjective for something flawless or without defects, and also a type of pitch in music or sales
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GREAT” didn't go with STATES OF MATTER
Seems like: STATES OF MATTER → Actually: ALL-TIMER
while 'great' can describe a state of matter, it's more commonly an adjective for something excellent or of high quality
Why “PERFECT” didn't go with STATES OF MATTER
Seems like: STATES OF MATTER → Actually: ___ PITCH
while 'perfect' can describe a state of matter, it's more commonly an adjective for something flawless or without defects, and also a type of pitch in music or sales