Green group — MUSCULAR
Why is “SWOLE” in the Green group?
having a strong and muscular physique
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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
▼Yellow group — MAKE SHORTER
Why is “PARE” in the Yellow group?
to cut down or reduce something
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 1, 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.
- BUFF
- Definition: an enthusiast or fan
- Why it's tricky: can also mean polished or shiny
- CLIP
- Definition: to cut or shorten
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for holding things
- NUT
- Definition: an enthusiast
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of food or a crazy person
- PRUNE
- Definition: a type of wrinkly fruit
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to cut or trim
Connections #234 explained
Why these words connect (February 1, 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: MAKE SHORTER
These are all verbs that mean to cut or shorten something, often used in everyday language to describe reducing the length of an object or a piece of text.
Green group: MUSCULAR
These are all adjectives used to describe someone with a strong and muscular physique, often used in the context of fitness and bodybuilding.
Blue group: ENTHUSIAST
These are all nouns that describe someone who is a big fan or enthusiast of something, often used to describe people who are passionate about a particular hobby or interest.
Purple group: WRINKLY THINGS
These are all nouns that describe things that are wrinkly or have folds, often used to describe objects or body parts that have a unique texture or appearance.
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.
“BUFF”
Seems like it belongs to: MUSCULAR
Actually belongs to: ENTHUSIAST
while a buff person can be muscular, the word buff in this context refers to an enthusiast
“PRUNE”
Seems like it belongs to: MAKE SHORTER
Actually belongs to: WRINKLY THINGS
prune can mean to cut or trim, but in this context it refers to a type of wrinkly fruit
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUFF” didn't go with MUSCULAR
Seems like: MUSCULAR → Actually: ENTHUSIAST
while a buff person can be muscular, the word buff in this context refers to an enthusiast
Why “PRUNE” didn't go with MAKE SHORTER
Seems like: MAKE SHORTER → Actually: WRINKLY THINGS
prune can mean to cut or trim, but in this context it refers to a type of wrinkly fruit