Yellow group — OSTENTATIOUS, AS AN OUTFIT
Why is “GARISH” in the Yellow group?
showy or flashy, often in a way that is considered tasteless
Connections Hints for February 6, 2024 #239
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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 — KINDS OF BLOND
Why is “STRAWBERRY” in the Green group?
a shade of blond hair color, often associated with a reddish or golden tone
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 6, 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.
- GAS
- Definition: flatulence
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a state of matter or fuel
- WIND
- Definition: flatulence
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to air movement or a musical instrument
- ZERO
- Definition: the numeral 0
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lack or absence of something
- LOUD
- Definition: ostentatious, as an outfit
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a high volume of sound
Connections #239 explained
Why these words connect (February 6, 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: OSTENTATIOUS, AS AN OUTFIT
These words all describe outfits that are attention-grabbing or overly flashy, often in a way that is considered tasteless.
Green group: EUPHEMISMS FOR FLATULENCE
These words are all euphemisms for flatulence, often used to avoid offense or embarrassment.
Blue group: KINDS OF BLOND
These words all describe different shades or types of blond hair, often associated with specific tones or colors.
Purple group: WHAT “O” MIGHT MEAN
These words all represent different possible meanings or interpretations of the letter O, including words, symbols, and concepts.
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.
“GAS”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF BLOND
Actually belongs to: EUPHEMISMS FOR FLATULENCE
the word 'gas' might be mistakenly associated with a type of blond hair color, but it actually refers to flatulence
“ZERO”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF BLOND
Actually belongs to: WHAT “O” MIGHT MEAN
the word 'zero' might be mistakenly associated with a type of blond hair color, but it actually refers to the numeral 0
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GAS” didn't go with KINDS OF BLOND
Seems like: KINDS OF BLOND → Actually: EUPHEMISMS FOR FLATULENCE
the word 'gas' might be mistakenly associated with a type of blond hair color, but it actually refers to flatulence
Why “ZERO” didn't go with KINDS OF BLOND
Seems like: KINDS OF BLOND → Actually: WHAT “O” MIGHT MEAN
the word 'zero' might be mistakenly associated with a type of blond hair color, but it actually refers to the numeral 0