Yellow group — HURT
Why is “STING” in the Yellow group?
a sharp, sudden pain, often caused by an insect's bite
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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 — SILENT "W"
Why is “WRIST” in the Blue group?
the joint that connects the forearm to the hand, often referred to in medical or anatomical contexts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 27, 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.
- SMART
- Definition: causing a sharp, stinging pain
- Why it's tricky: can also mean intelligent or fashionable
- MIND
- Definition: to pay attention to or take care of
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the brain or a person's thoughts
- HOME
- Definition: the place where one lives
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sports team's stadium or a sense of belonging
- WRIST
- Definition: the joint that connects the forearm to the hand
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of watch strap
Connections #229 explained
Why these words connect (January 27, 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: HURT
These words all describe different types of physical or emotional pain, such as a sharp ache or a burning sensation, often caused by injury or illness
Green group: LOOK AFTER
These words all describe different ways to care for or protect something, such as watching over it or taking care of its needs, often in a responsible or nurturing manner
Blue group: SOUGHT AFTER IN "THE WIZARD OF OZ"
These words all describe things that characters in the classic novel and film 'The Wizard of Oz' desire or seek, such as a brain, courage, or a sense of home, often symbolizing deeper human needs or desires
Purple group: SILENT "W"
These words all start with the letter 'w' but are pronounced without the 'w' sound, often due to their etymology or linguistic history, such as 'wrong' or 'wrist'
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.
“SMART”
Seems like it belongs to: LOOK AFTER
Actually belongs to: HURT
SMART can mean intelligent, but in this context, it refers to a type of pain, making it a tricky fit for the HURT category
“HOME”
Seems like it belongs to: LOOK AFTER
Actually belongs to: SOUGHT AFTER IN "THE WIZARD OF OZ"
HOME can refer to a place of residence, but in this context, it refers to the concept of home in the classic novel and film
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SMART” didn't go with LOOK AFTER
Seems like: LOOK AFTER → Actually: HURT
SMART can mean intelligent, but in this context, it refers to a type of pain, making it a tricky fit for the HURT category
Why “HOME” didn't go with LOOK AFTER
Seems like: LOOK AFTER → Actually: SOUGHT AFTER IN "THE WIZARD OF OZ"
HOME can refer to a place of residence, but in this context, it refers to the concept of home in the classic novel and film