Green group — FOREMOST
Why is “PARAMOUNT” in the Green group?
most important or superior, often used to describe something that is supreme or dominant
Connections Hints for January 18, 2024 #220
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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 — SHOW OFF
Why is “PEACOCK” in the Blue group?
a bird known for its colorful plumage, often used to describe someone who is showing off or being ostentatious
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 18, 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.
- PARAMOUNT
- Definition: most important or superior
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'paramount' as a film studio
- PRIME
- Definition: first in importance or order
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a mathematical concept
- POSTURE
- Definition: a pose or attitude, especially one that is impressive or confident
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'posture' as a physical pose
- STRUT
- Definition: to walk with a proud, confident gait
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'strut' as a structural support
Connections #220 explained
Why these words connect (January 18, 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: SHOW OFF
These words all describe ways in which someone or something can show off or be impressive, whether through physical appearance or behavior
Green group: FOREMOST
These words all describe things that are foremost or most important, whether in terms of importance, order, or superiority
Blue group: COLORS IN BRAZIL’S FLAG
These words all describe colors that appear in the flag of Brazil, which features a green field with a yellow diamond and a blue circle with white stars
Purple group: ___ LETTER
These words all describe types of letters, whether romantic, threatening, or formal
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.
“PRIME”
Seems like it belongs to: SHOW OFF
Actually belongs to: FOREMOST
PRIME seems like it could be a word that is showing off, but it actually belongs to the FOREMOST category as it means first in importance or order
“POSTURE”
Seems like it belongs to: FOREMOST
Actually belongs to: SHOW OFF
POSTURE seems like it could be a word that is foremost or most important, but it actually belongs to the SHOW OFF category as it refers to a pose or attitude
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PRIME” didn't go with SHOW OFF
Seems like: SHOW OFF → Actually: FOREMOST
PRIME seems like it could be a word that is showing off, but it actually belongs to the FOREMOST category as it means first in importance or order
Why “POSTURE” didn't go with FOREMOST
Seems like: FOREMOST → Actually: SHOW OFF
POSTURE seems like it could be a word that is foremost or most important, but it actually belongs to the SHOW OFF category as it refers to a pose or attitude