Blue group — SPHERICAL FOODS
Why is “JAWBREAKER” in the Blue group?
a type of hard candy that is spherical in shape
Connections Hints for February 13, 2024 #246
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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 — SPHERICAL FOODS
Why is “MOZZARELLA” in the Blue group?
a type of Italian cheese that is often spherical in shape
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 13, 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.
- SPUR
- Definition: a sharp-pointed device attached to a rider's heel
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mountain ridge or a sharp incentive
- FIGURE
- Definition: a person's shape or form
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a numerical value or a diagram
- PRODUCE
- Definition: fresh fruits and vegetables
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of creating or manufacturing something
- ORANGE
- Definition: a type of spherical fruit
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the color orange
Connections #246 explained
Why these words connect (February 13, 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: ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"
These words are all verbs that can be used to encourage someone, often with the phrase 'on' added to the end, such as 'egg someone on' or 'spur someone on'
Green group: SPHERICAL FOODS
These words are all types of food that are typically spherical in shape, such as jawbreakers, meatballs, and oranges
Blue group: GROCERY STORE AISLES
These words are all common sections or aisles found in a typical grocery store, such as the dairy or produce section
Purple group: GO ___
These words are all phrases that start with the word 'go', such as 'go bananas' or 'go fish'
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.
“EGG”
Seems like it belongs to: SPHERICAL FOODS
Actually belongs to: ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"
while eggs are spherical, the word 'EGG' is actually part of the 'ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"' group, as in 'egg someone on'
“ORANGE”
Seems like it belongs to: ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"
Actually belongs to: SPHERICAL FOODS
while 'ORANGE' can be used as a verb, in this context it refers to the spherical fruit
“FROZEN”
Seems like it belongs to: SPHERICAL FOODS
Actually belongs to: GROCERY STORE AISLES
while frozen foods can be spherical, the word 'FROZEN' is actually part of the 'GROCERY STORE AISLES' group
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “EGG” didn't go with SPHERICAL FOODS
Seems like: SPHERICAL FOODS → Actually: ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"
while eggs are spherical, the word 'EGG' is actually part of the 'ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"' group, as in 'egg someone on'
Why “ORANGE” didn't go with ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON"
Seems like: ENCOURAGE, WITH "ON" → Actually: SPHERICAL FOODS
while 'ORANGE' can be used as a verb, in this context it refers to the spherical fruit
Why “FROZEN” didn't go with SPHERICAL FOODS
Seems like: SPHERICAL FOODS → Actually: GROCERY STORE AISLES
while frozen foods can be spherical, the word 'FROZEN' is actually part of the 'GROCERY STORE AISLES' group