Purple group — ___ PIT
Why is “TAR” in the Purple group?
a type of pit filled with tar, a sticky substance
Connections Hints for January 31, 2024 #233
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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 — RHYMES
Why is “FRYER” in the Blue group?
a device for frying food, or a person who fries food
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 31, 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.
- CHOIR
- Definition: a group of singers, especially in a church
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'quoir', a rare word for a type of pit
- FESTIVITY
- Definition: a feeling or atmosphere of celebration
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'festivity' as a synonym for 'party'
- LIAR
- Definition: a person who tells lies
- Why it's tricky: rhymes with 'fire' and 'choir', but has a different meaning
- ORCHESTRA
- Definition: a group of musicians playing together
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'orchestra pit', a sunken area in a theater
Connections #233 explained
Why these words connect (January 31, 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: MERRIMENT
These words are all related to feelings of happiness and joy, often used to describe celebrations or special occasions.
Green group: BOOKED FOR A WEDDING
These words are all related to services or people that are often booked or hired for a wedding, including music, food, and decorations.
Blue group: RHYMES
These words are all related to each other through their similar sounds, often used in poetry or music.
Purple group: ___ PIT
These words are all related to each other through their combination with 'pit', often used to describe a type of hole or depression.
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.
“BAND”
Seems like it belongs to: RHYMES
Actually belongs to: BOOKED FOR A WEDDING
while 'band' can rhyme with some words, in this context it refers to a group of musicians playing at a wedding
“CHOIR”
Seems like it belongs to: BOOKED FOR A WEDDING
Actually belongs to: RHYMES
while a choir may sing at a wedding, in this context it refers to a group of singers who rhyme with other words
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAND” didn't go with RHYMES
Seems like: RHYMES → Actually: BOOKED FOR A WEDDING
while 'band' can rhyme with some words, in this context it refers to a group of musicians playing at a wedding
Why “CHOIR” didn't go with BOOKED FOR A WEDDING
Seems like: BOOKED FOR A WEDDING → Actually: RHYMES
while a choir may sing at a wedding, in this context it refers to a group of singers who rhyme with other words