Green group — BOATS
Why is “SCOW” in the Green group?
a flat-bottomed boat with a broad, shallow hull
Connections Hints for February 11, 2024 #244
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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 — BOATS
Why is “DORY” in the Green group?
a small, narrow boat with a flat bottom and high sides
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 11, 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.
- BUZZ
- Definition: a continuous, low, humming sound
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to excitement or energy
- HOOK
- Definition: a pirate captain
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fishing hook or a curved metal fixture
- PLUTO
- Definition: a prefix meaning 'wealth' or 'riches', as in plutocracy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the dwarf planet
- BUREAU
- Definition: a prefix meaning 'office' or 'desk', as in bureaucracy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of furniture
Connections #244 explained
Why these words connect (February 11, 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: MONOTONOUS SOUNDS
These are all words that describe sounds that are continuous and unchanging, often to the point of being annoying or boring. Examples include the sound of a bee buzzing or a machine humming.
Green group: BOATS
These are all types of boats, ranging from small, narrow boats like dories to larger, flat-bottomed boats like barges and scows. Each has its own unique characteristics and uses.
Blue group: CAPTAINS
These are all names of famous captains, including fictional characters like Captain Hook and Captain Nemo, as well as historical figures like Captain Morgan. Each has their own unique story and characteristics.
Purple group: PREFIXES WITH -CRACY
These are all prefixes that are combined with the suffix '-cracy' to form words that describe systems of government or power, such as democracy, bureaucracy, and plutocracy. Each prefix has its own unique meaning and connotation.
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.
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: BOATS
Actually belongs to: CAPTAINS
While a hook can be a part of a boat, Captain Hook is a character from Peter Pan
“BUZZ”
Seems like it belongs to: BOATS
Actually belongs to: MONOTONOUS SOUNDS
While a boat can make a buzzing sound, the word 'buzz' is more closely related to a continuous, low, humming sound
“AMERICA”
Seems like it belongs to: BOATS
Actually belongs to: CAPTAINS
While America can have boats, Captain America is a superhero character
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOOK” didn't go with BOATS
Seems like: BOATS → Actually: CAPTAINS
While a hook can be a part of a boat, Captain Hook is a character from Peter Pan
Why “BUZZ” didn't go with BOATS
Seems like: BOATS → Actually: MONOTONOUS SOUNDS
While a boat can make a buzzing sound, the word 'buzz' is more closely related to a continuous, low, humming sound
Why “AMERICA” didn't go with BOATS
Seems like: BOATS → Actually: CAPTAINS
While America can have boats, Captain America is a superhero character