Green group — WORDS BEGINNING WITH BODY PARTS
Why is “LIPID” in the Green group?
a type of biomolecule, starting with 'LIP', referring to the lips
Connections Hints for January 25, 2024 #227
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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 — PICTOGRAPH
Why is “GLYPH” in the Blue group?
a symbol or character in writing, often used in typography
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 25, 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.
- HOT
- Definition: currently popular or trendy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to high temperature
- FINE
- Definition: a payment imposed as a penalty
- Why it's tricky: can also mean of high quality or delicate
- CHARACTER
- Definition: a symbol or glyph in writing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person or personality
- LEGEND
- Definition: a word starting with 'LEG', referring to a body part
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a famous or mythical person
Connections #227 explained
Why these words connect (January 25, 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: OF-THE-MOMENT
These words describe something that is currently popular or in style, often used to describe fashion or social trends.
Green group: PICTOGRAPH
These words are all related to symbols or characters used in writing, often used in typography or graphic design.
Blue group: IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY
These words all describe ways to impose a payment or punishment, often used in law or finance.
Purple group: WORDS BEGINNING WITH BODY PARTS
These words all start with body parts, often used in anatomy or medicine.
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.
“FINE”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS BEGINNING WITH BODY PARTS
Actually belongs to: IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY
Although 'FINE' can refer to something delicate, in this context it's a payment imposed as a penalty.
“HOT”
Seems like it belongs to: IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY
Actually belongs to: OF-THE-MOMENT
Although 'HOT' can refer to something intense or severe, in this context it means currently popular or trendy.
“LEGEND”
Seems like it belongs to: PICTOGRAPH
Actually belongs to: WORDS BEGINNING WITH BODY PARTS
Although 'LEGEND' can refer to a symbol or myth, in this context it's a word starting with 'LEG', referring to a body part.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FINE” didn't go with WORDS BEGINNING WITH BODY PARTS
Seems like: WORDS BEGINNING WITH BODY PARTS → Actually: IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY
Although 'FINE' can refer to something delicate, in this context it's a payment imposed as a penalty.
Why “HOT” didn't go with IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY
Seems like: IMPOSE, AS A PENALTY → Actually: OF-THE-MOMENT
Although 'HOT' can refer to something intense or severe, in this context it means currently popular or trendy.
Why “LEGEND” didn't go with PICTOGRAPH
Seems like: PICTOGRAPH → Actually: WORDS BEGINNING WITH BODY PARTS
Although 'LEGEND' can refer to a symbol or myth, in this context it's a word starting with 'LEG', referring to a body part.