Green group — HOMOPHONES
Why is “HOLI” in the Green group?
a Hindu festival of colors, also known as the festival of love
Connections Hints for February 2, 2024 #235
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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 — HOMOPHONES
Why is “WHOLLY” in the Green group?
completely or entirely, often used to emphasize a statement
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 2, 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.
- HOLE
- Definition: a perforation or aperture, especially in a belt
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cavity or depression in the ground
- HOLY
- Definition: dedicated or consecrated to a deity or religious purpose
- Why it's tricky: similar spelling to 'holey' and 'holy' can be confused with 'holi', a Hindu festival
- HOLI
- Definition: a Hindu festival of colors
- Why it's tricky: similar spelling to 'holy' and 'holey', and may be unfamiliar to non-Hindu solvers
- WHOLLY
- Definition: completely or entirely
- Why it's tricky: similar spelling to 'holy' and 'holey', and may be confused with 'holy' or 'holi'
Connections #235 explained
Why these words connect (February 2, 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: TIME OFF
These words all describe periods of time when one is not working or engaged in a regular activity, such as a break from work or school.
Green group: FEATURES OF A BELT
These words all describe components of a belt, such as the buckle, holes, loop, and strap, which work together to secure or adjust the belt.
Blue group: HOMOPHONES
These words are all homophones, meaning they are pronounced the same way but have different meanings, such as 'holy', 'holey', 'holy', and 'wholly'.
Purple group: ___WOOD
These words can all be combined with 'wood' to form a new word, such as 'dogwood', 'driftwood', 'hollywood', and 'sandalwood'.
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.
“HOLE”
Seems like it belongs to: HOMOPHONES
Actually belongs to: FEATURES OF A BELT
The word 'hole' can refer to a perforation in a belt, but it may be confused with the homophones 'holey', 'holy', and 'holy'.
“HOLY”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES OF A BELT
Actually belongs to: HOMOPHONES
The word 'holy' may be confused with 'holey' or 'hole', but it is actually a homophone.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOLE” didn't go with HOMOPHONES
Seems like: HOMOPHONES → Actually: FEATURES OF A BELT
The word 'hole' can refer to a perforation in a belt, but it may be confused with the homophones 'holey', 'holy', and 'holy'.
Why “HOLY” didn't go with FEATURES OF A BELT
Seems like: FEATURES OF A BELT → Actually: HOMOPHONES
The word 'holy' may be confused with 'holey' or 'hole', but it is actually a homophone.