Yellow group — STOOL PIGEON
Why is “FINK” in the Yellow group?
an informer or a person who betrays someone's trust
Connections Hints for February 10, 2024 #243
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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 — STOOL PIGEON
Why is “SNITCH” in the Yellow group?
an informer or a person who betrays someone's trust
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 10, 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.
- CAT
- Definition: a yoga pose
- Why it's tricky: also a common household pet
- RAT
- Definition: an informer
- Why it's tricky: also a common rodent
- COW
- Definition: a yoga pose
- Why it's tricky: also a common farm animal
- PACK
- Definition: to fill a space tightly
- Why it's tricky: also a group of animals
Connections #243 explained
Why these words connect (February 10, 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: STOOL PIGEON
these words are all terms used to describe an informer or someone who betrays someone's trust, often in a criminal or legal context, such as a whistleblower or a traitor
Green group: CRAM INTO A TIGHT SPACE
these words are all verbs used to describe the act of filling a space tightly, such as packing a suitcase or squeezing into a small room, often requiring careful arrangement or force
Blue group: YOGA POSES
these words are all names of yoga poses, often inspired by animals or natural forms, such as the cat-cow pose or the mountain pose, which are used to promote flexibility and balance
Purple group: ___FLY
these words are all prefixes used to describe types of flies, such as the butterfly or the dragonfly, which are often used in biology or entomology to classify and study insects
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.
“CAT”
Seems like it belongs to: STOOL PIGEON
Actually belongs to: YOGA POSES
CAT is a yoga pose, not an informer, and its common usage as a household pet can lead to confusion
“RAT”
Seems like it belongs to: YOGA POSES
Actually belongs to: STOOL PIGEON
RAT is an informer, not a yoga pose, and its common usage as a rodent can lead to confusion
“PACK”
Seems like it belongs to: YOGA POSES
Actually belongs to: CRAM INTO A TIGHT SPACE
PACK is a verb meaning to fill a space tightly, not a yoga pose, and its common usage as a group of animals can lead to confusion
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CAT” didn't go with STOOL PIGEON
Seems like: STOOL PIGEON → Actually: YOGA POSES
CAT is a yoga pose, not an informer, and its common usage as a household pet can lead to confusion
Why “RAT” didn't go with YOGA POSES
Seems like: YOGA POSES → Actually: STOOL PIGEON
RAT is an informer, not a yoga pose, and its common usage as a rodent can lead to confusion
Why “PACK” didn't go with YOGA POSES
Seems like: YOGA POSES → Actually: CRAM INTO A TIGHT SPACE
PACK is a verb meaning to fill a space tightly, not a yoga pose, and its common usage as a group of animals can lead to confusion