Purple group — WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
Why is “EGGSHELL” in the Purple group?
a word that can be spelled using an upside-down calculator, referring to the delicate outer layer of an egg
Connections Hints for January 16, 2024 #218
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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 — WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
Why is “GIGGLE” in the Purple group?
a word that can be spelled using an upside-down calculator, referring to a silly or nervous laugh
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 16, 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.
- CON
- Definition: a swindle or deception
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a convention or a disadvantage
- DOPE
- Definition: inside information or gossip
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stupid person or a type of drug
- LIST
- Definition: to tilt or lean to one side
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a series of items or a desire
- SKINNY
- Definition: inside information or gossip
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to being thin or slender
Connections #218 explained
Why these words connect (January 16, 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: DECEIVE
These words all relate to deceiving or tricking someone, including conning, duping, fooling, and tricking.
Green group: INSIDE INFO
These words all relate to having inside information or being in the know, including dope, scoop, skinny, and word.
Blue group: TILT TO ONE SIDE
These words all relate to tilting or leaning to one side, including cant, lean, list, and slope.
Purple group: WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
These words can all be spelled using an upside-down calculator, including boob, eggshell, giggle, and hello.
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.
“BOOB”
Seems like it belongs to: DECEIVE
Actually belongs to: WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
The word 'boob' can be associated with deception, but in this context, it refers to a word that can be spelled using an upside-down calculator.
“WORD”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
Actually belongs to: INSIDE INFO
The word 'word' can be associated with words spelled using an upside-down calculator, but in this context, it refers to inside information or gossip.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOOB” didn't go with DECEIVE
Seems like: DECEIVE → Actually: WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
The word 'boob' can be associated with deception, but in this context, it refers to a word that can be spelled using an upside-down calculator.
Why “WORD” didn't go with WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR
Seems like: WORDS SPELLED WITH AN UPSIDE-DOWN CALCULATOR → Actually: INSIDE INFO
The word 'word' can be associated with words spelled using an upside-down calculator, but in this context, it refers to inside information or gossip.