Green group — AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS
Why is “SAFETY” in the Green group?
a defensive back position in American football, responsible for providing support to the cornerback
Connections Hints for January 13, 2024 #215
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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
▼Purple group — POSTPONE
Why is “PUNT” in the Purple group?
to delay or put something off, often used in American football to refer to kicking the ball away
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 13, 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.
- RUN
- Definition: to manage or direct something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to move quickly
- END
- Definition: a position in American football
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a conclusion or termination
- TABLE
- Definition: to postpone or put something on hold
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of furniture
- DIRECT
- Definition: to guide or manage something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a film or movie director
Connections #215 explained
Why these words connect (January 13, 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: CREDENTIALS FOR ENTRY
These are all forms of identification or authorization required to gain access to a restricted area or event, such as a badge, invite, pass, or ticket.
Green group: PRESIDE OVER
These are all verbs that mean to be in charge or to manage something, such as to chair, direct, lead, or run a meeting or organization.
Blue group: AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS
These are all positions played by players in American football, such as center, end, safety, or tackle.
Purple group: POSTPONE
These are all verbs that mean to delay or put something off, such as to hold, punt, stall, or table a decision or action.
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.
“RUN”
Seems like it belongs to: POSTPONE
Actually belongs to: PRESIDE OVER
while 'run' can mean to manage or direct, it can also imply a sense of urgency or haste, which might lead one to associate it with postponing or delaying
“END”
Seems like it belongs to: POSTPONE
Actually belongs to: AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS
the word 'end' can imply a sense of conclusion or termination, which might lead one to associate it with postponing or ending something
“DIRECT”
Seems like it belongs to: POSTPONE
Actually belongs to: PRESIDE OVER
while 'direct' can imply a sense of guidance or management, it can also imply a sense of immediacy or urgency, which might lead one to associate it with postponing or delaying
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RUN” didn't go with POSTPONE
Seems like: POSTPONE → Actually: PRESIDE OVER
while 'run' can mean to manage or direct, it can also imply a sense of urgency or haste, which might lead one to associate it with postponing or delaying
Why “END” didn't go with POSTPONE
Seems like: POSTPONE → Actually: AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS
the word 'end' can imply a sense of conclusion or termination, which might lead one to associate it with postponing or ending something
Why “DIRECT” didn't go with POSTPONE
Seems like: POSTPONE → Actually: PRESIDE OVER
while 'direct' can imply a sense of guidance or management, it can also imply a sense of immediacy or urgency, which might lead one to associate it with postponing or delaying