Green group — THINGS MADE OF WAX
Why is “HONEYCOMB” in the Green group?
a wax structure produced by bees to store honey
Connections Hints for January 21, 2024 #223
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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 — UNITS OF VEGETABLES
Why is “STALK” in the Purple group?
the stem that supports the leaves and flowers of a plant
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 21, 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.
- SEAL
- Definition: a wax seal used for authentication
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a marine mammal
- HEAD
- Definition: a unit of vegetables, such as a head of lettuce
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the upper part of the human body
- NOSE
- Definition: the front section of an airplane
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the human nose or a nose-shaped object
- STIFF
- Definition: to cheat or swindle someone
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is rigid or unyielding
Connections #223 explained
Why these words connect (January 21, 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: RIP OFF
These words are all related to cheating or swindling, including FLEECE, which means to cheat or swindle someone, and ROB, which means to steal from someone.
Green group: THINGS MADE OF WAX
These words are all related to objects made of wax, including CANDLE, which is a common wax object, and CRAYON, which is a wax-based art supply.
Blue group: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE
These words are all related to components of an airplane, including CABIN, which is the passenger section, and ENGINE, which is the power source.
Purple group: UNITS OF VEGETABLES
These words are all related to quantities of vegetables, including BULB, which is a single unit of a vegetable like garlic, and EAR, which is a unit of corn.
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.
“SEAL”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE
Actually belongs to: THINGS MADE OF WAX
SEAL can refer to a wax seal, but it can also be mistaken for a part of an airplane due to its shape
“HEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE
Actually belongs to: UNITS OF VEGETABLES
HEAD can refer to a unit of vegetables, but it can also be mistaken for a part of an airplane due to its location
“NOSE”
Seems like it belongs to: UNITS OF VEGETABLES
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE
NOSE can refer to the front section of an airplane, but it can also be mistaken for a unit of vegetables due to its shape
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SEAL” didn't go with PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE
Seems like: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE → Actually: THINGS MADE OF WAX
SEAL can refer to a wax seal, but it can also be mistaken for a part of an airplane due to its shape
Why “HEAD” didn't go with PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE
Seems like: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE → Actually: UNITS OF VEGETABLES
HEAD can refer to a unit of vegetables, but it can also be mistaken for a part of an airplane due to its location
Why “NOSE” didn't go with UNITS OF VEGETABLES
Seems like: UNITS OF VEGETABLES → Actually: PARTS OF AN AIRPLANE
NOSE can refer to the front section of an airplane, but it can also be mistaken for a unit of vegetables due to its shape