Green group — FARM FIXTURES
Why is “STY” in the Green group?
a small enclosure for pigs, also known as a pigpen
Connections Hints for February 3, 2024 #236
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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 — COLORS MINUS THEIR FIRST LETTERS
Why is “INK” in the Blue group?
a color without its first letter, referring to the color 'pink'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 3, 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.
- INK
- Definition: a color without its first letter, referring to the color 'pink'
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including writing fluid
- PEN
- Definition: an enclosure for animals
- Why it's tricky: also a writing instrument
- STABLE
- Definition: a building for horses
- Why it's tricky: also a state of being firm or unchanging
- RANGE
- Definition: a color without its first letter, referring to the color 'orange'
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a series of mountains
Connections #236 explained
Why these words connect (February 3, 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: COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
These are all types of businesses or organizations, including companies and firms
Green group: FARM FIXTURES
These are all structures or enclosures found on farms, including coops and stables
Blue group: CLASSIC DOG NAMES
These are all classic names for dogs, including common names like Rex and Rover
Purple group: COLORS MINUS THEIR FIRST LETTERS
These are all colors with their first letter removed, including ink and range
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.
“PEN”
Seems like it belongs to: COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
Actually belongs to: FARM FIXTURES
while a pen can be a writing instrument used in a commercial organization, in this context it refers to an animal enclosure
“COMPANY”
Seems like it belongs to: FARM FIXTURES
Actually belongs to: COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
a company can be a group of people, but in this context it refers to a commercial organization
“STABLE”
Seems like it belongs to: COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
Actually belongs to: FARM FIXTURES
while a stable can refer to a state of being firm, in this context it refers to a building for horses
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PEN” didn't go with COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
Seems like: COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION → Actually: FARM FIXTURES
while a pen can be a writing instrument used in a commercial organization, in this context it refers to an animal enclosure
Why “COMPANY” didn't go with FARM FIXTURES
Seems like: FARM FIXTURES → Actually: COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
a company can be a group of people, but in this context it refers to a commercial organization
Why “STABLE” didn't go with COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
Seems like: COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION → Actually: FARM FIXTURES
while a stable can refer to a state of being firm, in this context it refers to a building for horses