Yellow group — HIGHEST POINT
Why is “VERTEX” in the Yellow group?
the highest or most superior point of something
Connections Hints for January 28, 2024 #230
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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
▼Green group — MODIFIERS MEANING “SMALL”
Why is “POCKET” in the Green group?
small enough to fit in a pocket
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 28, 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.
- CELL
- Definition: a phone number or mobile device
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a biological cell
- CONTACT
- Definition: phone number or email address
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to physical touch or a person
- RACKS
- Definition: holders for Scrabble tiles
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a framework for holding objects
- BABY
- Definition: small or miniature
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a human infant
Connections #230 explained
Why these words connect (January 28, 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: HIGHEST POINT
These are all words that describe the highest or most superior point of something, often used in geography or mathematics to describe the top of a mountain or a shape.
Green group: “CAN I GET YOUR ___?” (PHONE INFO REQUEST)
These are all words that can be used to ask for someone's phone number or contact information, often used in social or professional settings.
Blue group: MODIFIERS MEANING “SMALL”
These are all words that can be used to describe something as small or miniature, often used in advertising or product descriptions.
Purple group: INSIDE A SCRABBLE BOX
These are all words that describe objects or components found inside a Scrabble game box, often used by players to set up or play the game.
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.
“BOARD”
Seems like it belongs to: HIGHEST POINT
Actually belongs to: INSIDE A SCRABBLE BOX
while a board can be a high surface, in this context it refers to the Scrabble game board
“CELL”
Seems like it belongs to: HIGHEST POINT
Actually belongs to: “CAN I GET YOUR ___?” (PHONE INFO REQUEST)
while a cell can be a small unit, in this context it refers to a phone number or mobile device
“MINI”
Seems like it belongs to: INSIDE A SCRABBLE BOX
Actually belongs to: MODIFIERS MEANING “SMALL”
while mini can refer to a small version of something, in this context it refers to a modifier meaning small
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BOARD” didn't go with HIGHEST POINT
Seems like: HIGHEST POINT → Actually: INSIDE A SCRABBLE BOX
while a board can be a high surface, in this context it refers to the Scrabble game board
Why “CELL” didn't go with HIGHEST POINT
Seems like: HIGHEST POINT → Actually: “CAN I GET YOUR ___?” (PHONE INFO REQUEST)
while a cell can be a small unit, in this context it refers to a phone number or mobile device
Why “MINI” didn't go with INSIDE A SCRABBLE BOX
Seems like: INSIDE A SCRABBLE BOX → Actually: MODIFIERS MEANING “SMALL”
while mini can refer to a small version of something, in this context it refers to a modifier meaning small