Green group — CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGS
Why is “CROISSANT” in the Green group?
a type of flaky, crescent-shaped pastry
Connections Hints for January 30, 2024 #232
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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 — CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGS
Why is “SICKLE” in the Green group?
a curved blade used for harvesting crops
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 30, 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.
- BANG
- Definition: a loud, sharp noise
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a hairstyle or a sudden impact
- REGISTER
- Definition: a newspaper, especially one that is official or formal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device that records or displays information
- MOON
- Definition: the natural satellite of the Earth
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a crescent-shaped symbol or a phase of the lunar cycle
- STAR
- Definition: a power-up in Super Mario World
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a celestial body or a famous person
Connections #232 explained
Why these words connect (January 30, 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: HIT HARD
These words all describe actions or objects that can cause a strong impact or collision, such as a hammer or a loud noise.
Green group: NEWSPAPER NAMES
These words are all names of newspapers, such as the San Francisco Chronicle or the New York Herald.
Blue group: CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGS
These words all describe objects or symbols that have a crescent shape, such as a banana or a croissant.
Purple group: POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLD
These words all describe power-ups in the game Super Mario World, such as a mushroom or a feather.
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.
“STAR”
Seems like it belongs to: CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGS
Actually belongs to: POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLD
while stars can be crescent-shaped, this word is more closely related to power-ups in Super Mario World
“BANG”
Seems like it belongs to: POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLD
Actually belongs to: HIT HARD
while 'bang' can be a powerful sound, it is more closely related to hitting or impacting something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAR” didn't go with CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGS
Seems like: CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGS → Actually: POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLD
while stars can be crescent-shaped, this word is more closely related to power-ups in Super Mario World
Why “BANG” didn't go with POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLD
Seems like: POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLD → Actually: HIT HARD
while 'bang' can be a powerful sound, it is more closely related to hitting or impacting something