Purple group — MOVIES MINUS NUMBERS
Why is “SAMURAI” in the Purple group?
a Japanese warrior, also a movie title without numbers
Connections Hints for February 12, 2024 #245
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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 — SEEN IN “ALADDIN”
Why is “GENIE” in the Blue group?
a supernatural being in Aladdin, released from a lamp
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 12, 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.
- GENIE
- Definition: a supernatural being in Aladdin
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including a common noun for a genius
- PRISONER
- Definition: someone in jail, also a costume with striped shirt
- Why it's tricky: common word with multiple associations
- PARROT
- Definition: a type of bird, also a character in Aladdin
- Why it's tricky: common noun with a specific reference in the puzzle
- MONKEY
- Definition: a type of animal, also a character in Aladdin
- Why it's tricky: common noun with a specific reference in the puzzle
Connections #245 explained
Why these words connect (February 12, 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: BAD THINGS FOR A VIDEO CALL TO DO
These are all common problems that can occur during a video call, including dropped connections and freezing screens.
Green group: COSTUMES WITH STRIPED SHIRTS
These are all costumes that typically include striped shirts, including those worn by mimes and sailors.
Blue group: SEEN IN “ALADDIN”
These are all characters that appear in the Disney movie Aladdin, including the Genie and a monkey sidekick.
Purple group: MOVIES MINUS NUMBERS
These are all movie titles that do not include numbers, including Apollo and Fantastic.
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.
“PRISONER”
Seems like it belongs to: BAD THINGS FOR A VIDEO CALL TO DO
Actually belongs to: COSTUMES WITH STRIPED SHIRTS
prisoner seems like a bad thing, but it's actually a costume
“MONKEY”
Seems like it belongs to: COSTUMES WITH STRIPED SHIRTS
Actually belongs to: SEEN IN “ALADDIN”
monkey seems like a costume, but it's actually a character in Aladdin
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PRISONER” didn't go with BAD THINGS FOR A VIDEO CALL TO DO
Seems like: BAD THINGS FOR A VIDEO CALL TO DO → Actually: COSTUMES WITH STRIPED SHIRTS
prisoner seems like a bad thing, but it's actually a costume
Why “MONKEY” didn't go with COSTUMES WITH STRIPED SHIRTS
Seems like: COSTUMES WITH STRIPED SHIRTS → Actually: SEEN IN “ALADDIN”
monkey seems like a costume, but it's actually a character in Aladdin