Blue group — COLOR HOMOPHONES
Why is “CHORAL” in the Blue group?
relating to a choir or a homophone for 'coral'
Connections Hints for January 12, 2024 #214
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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 — PARTS OF A CAR, INFORMALLY
Why is “SHOCK” in the Green group?
a car part, specifically a shock absorber
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 12, 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.
- POINT
- Definition: a topic of discussion or a sharp tip
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a sharp tip or a topic of discussion
- STAGE
- Definition: a phase of life or a platform for performance
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a phase of life or a platform for performance
- READ
- Definition: to interpret or a homophone for 'red'
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to interpret or a homophone for 'red'
- ROW
- Definition: a line of objects or a homophone for 'red' or to argue
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a line of objects or a homophone for 'red' or to argue
Connections #214 explained
Why these words connect (January 12, 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: TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
These are all words that refer to a subject or issue being discussed, such as a point or a matter.
Green group: SECTION OF ONE’S LIFE
These are all words that refer to a stage or period in one's life, such as a chapter or a phase.
Blue group: PARTS OF A CAR, INFORMALLY
These are all informal terms for parts of a car, such as the dash or a wheel.
Purple group: COLOR HOMOPHONES
These are all words that are homophones for colors, such as 'blew' and 'blue' or 'read' and 'red'.
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.
“POINT”
Seems like it belongs to: SECTION OF ONE’S LIFE
Actually belongs to: TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
While 'point' can refer to a stage in life, in this context it refers to a topic of discussion.
“STAGE”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A CAR, INFORMALLY
Actually belongs to: SECTION OF ONE’S LIFE
Although 'stage' can refer to a part of a car, in this context it refers to a phase of life.
“READ”
Seems like it belongs to: TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Actually belongs to: COLOR HOMOPHONES
While 'read' can refer to interpreting a topic, in this context it refers to a homophone for 'red'.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POINT” didn't go with SECTION OF ONE’S LIFE
Seems like: SECTION OF ONE’S LIFE → Actually: TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
While 'point' can refer to a stage in life, in this context it refers to a topic of discussion.
Why “STAGE” didn't go with PARTS OF A CAR, INFORMALLY
Seems like: PARTS OF A CAR, INFORMALLY → Actually: SECTION OF ONE’S LIFE
Although 'stage' can refer to a part of a car, in this context it refers to a phase of life.
Why “READ” didn't go with TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Seems like: TOPIC OF DISCUSSION → Actually: COLOR HOMOPHONES
While 'read' can refer to interpreting a topic, in this context it refers to a homophone for 'red'.