Blue group — SEA CREATURES
Why is “SPONGE” in the Blue group?
a simple multicellular animal that filters food from the water
Connections Hints for February 7, 2024 #240
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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 — BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
Why is “DIAMOND” in the Green group?
a quadrilateral with all sides of equal length and all internal angles equal to 90 degrees
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 7, 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.
- RAY
- Definition: a type of marine animal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a beam of light
- CROSS
- Definition: a boxing maneuver
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a symbol or intersection
- HOOK
- Definition: a type of boxing punch
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fishing hook or a curved piece of metal
- SQUARE
- Definition: a two-dimensional shape
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a public gathering place
Connections #240 explained
Why these words connect (February 7, 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: SEA CREATURES
These are all types of marine animals, including crustaceans and mollusks, that can be found in oceans around the world. They are all characterized by their ability to live in water and are often studied by marine biologists.
Green group: BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
These are all basic geometric shapes that are commonly taught in elementary school mathematics. They are all two-dimensional, meaning they have length and width but no depth.
Blue group: BOXING MANEUVERS
These are all types of movements or punches used in the sport of boxing. They are all designed to help a boxer gain an advantage over their opponent and are often practiced and perfected by professional boxers.
Purple group: FANCY ___
These are all words that can be paired with the adjective 'fancy' to create a common phrase or expression. They are all used to describe something that is elegant or sophisticated.
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.
“FREE”
Seems like it belongs to: BOXING MANEUVERS
Actually belongs to: FANCY ___
the word 'free' might seem like a boxing term, but it's actually part of the phrase 'fancy free'
“CROSS”
Seems like it belongs to: BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
Actually belongs to: BOXING MANEUVERS
the word 'cross' might seem like a shape, but it's actually a type of boxing punch
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: FANCY ___
Actually belongs to: BOXING MANEUVERS
the word 'hook' might seem like a type of fancy clothing, but it's actually a type of boxing punch
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FREE” didn't go with BOXING MANEUVERS
Seems like: BOXING MANEUVERS → Actually: FANCY ___
the word 'free' might seem like a boxing term, but it's actually part of the phrase 'fancy free'
Why “CROSS” didn't go with BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES
Seems like: BASIC TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHAPES → Actually: BOXING MANEUVERS
the word 'cross' might seem like a shape, but it's actually a type of boxing punch
Why “HOOK” didn't go with FANCY ___
Seems like: FANCY ___ → Actually: BOXING MANEUVERS
the word 'hook' might seem like a type of fancy clothing, but it's actually a type of boxing punch