Green group — KINDS OF DANCE
Why is “MODERN” in the Green group?
a style of dance that originated in the early 20th century
Connections Hints for January 20, 2024 #222
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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 — MOVE WITH SPEED
Why is “BLAZE” in the Blue group?
to move quickly, often with a sense of urgency or intensity
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 20, 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.
- BOOM
- Definition: a period of rapid growth or increase
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a loud noise
- TEAR
- Definition: to move quickly
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to rip or pull apart
- SALSA
- Definition: a type of dance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of sauce
- SHOWER
- Definition: a party for a baby
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for washing
Connections #222 explained
Why these words connect (January 20, 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: DECLINE
These words all describe a downward motion or a decrease in value, often used to describe economic or social trends.
Green group: MOVE WITH SPEED
These words all describe movement at a high velocity, often used to describe physical activity or competition.
Blue group: KINDS OF DANCE
These words all describe different styles of dance, often characterized by unique movements or rhythms.
Purple group: BABY ___
These words all complete a phrase related to babies, often used to describe events or objects associated with infants.
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.
“DROP”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE WITH SPEED
Actually belongs to: DECLINE
while 'drop' can imply movement, it is more closely related to a downward motion, making it a better fit for the 'DECLINE' category
“FLY”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF DANCE
Actually belongs to: MOVE WITH SPEED
although 'fly' can be a type of dance move, it is more commonly associated with rapid movement through the air
“SINK”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE WITH SPEED
Actually belongs to: DECLINE
while 'sink' can imply movement, it is more closely related to a downward motion, making it a better fit for the 'DECLINE' category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DROP” didn't go with MOVE WITH SPEED
Seems like: MOVE WITH SPEED → Actually: DECLINE
while 'drop' can imply movement, it is more closely related to a downward motion, making it a better fit for the 'DECLINE' category
Why “FLY” didn't go with KINDS OF DANCE
Seems like: KINDS OF DANCE → Actually: MOVE WITH SPEED
although 'fly' can be a type of dance move, it is more commonly associated with rapid movement through the air
Why “SINK” didn't go with MOVE WITH SPEED
Seems like: MOVE WITH SPEED → Actually: DECLINE
while 'sink' can imply movement, it is more closely related to a downward motion, making it a better fit for the 'DECLINE' category