Green group — LEGWEAR, IN THE SINGULAR
Why is “TIGHT” in the Green group?
a type of legwear, typically made of stretchy material
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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
▼Yellow group — THINGS TO PAY
Why is “TAB” in the Yellow group?
a bill or invoice, often used in a restaurant or bar
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 14, 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.
- BILL
- Definition: a payment or invoice
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a proposed law or a bird's beak
- CHECK
- Definition: a payment method or to verify
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a pattern or a verification
- TIGHT
- Definition: a type of legwear
- Why it's tricky: can also mean closely fitted or strict
- TAB
- Definition: a bill or invoice
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small flap or a key on a keyboard
Connections #216 explained
Why these words connect (January 14, 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 TO PAY
These are all things that you might have to pay, including bills, invoices, and tabs. They are all related to financial transactions.
Green group: THIEVE
These are all verbs that mean to steal or take something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way. They are all related to the act of thievery.
Blue group: MALE ANIMALS
These are all nouns that refer to male animals, often used to describe a specific type of animal. They are all related to the animal kingdom.
Purple group: LEGWEAR, IN THE SINGULAR
These are all nouns that refer to a type of legwear, often worn as a single item. They are all related to clothing.
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.
“PINCH”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS TO PAY
Actually belongs to: THIEVE
PINCH seems like it could be a way to pay, but it's actually a verb meaning to steal or take something, often in a small amount
“BULL”
Seems like it belongs to: THIEVE
Actually belongs to: MALE ANIMALS
BULL seems like it could be a verb meaning to steal or intimidate, but it's actually a noun referring to a male animal, often a large and powerful one
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PINCH” didn't go with THINGS TO PAY
Seems like: THINGS TO PAY → Actually: THIEVE
PINCH seems like it could be a way to pay, but it's actually a verb meaning to steal or take something, often in a small amount
Why “BULL” didn't go with THIEVE
Seems like: THIEVE → Actually: MALE ANIMALS
BULL seems like it could be a verb meaning to steal or intimidate, but it's actually a noun referring to a male animal, often a large and powerful one