Green group — SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE
Why is “XO” in the Green group?
a type of luxury sauce made from dried scallops and other ingredients
Connections Hints for February 14, 2024 #247
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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 — SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE
Why is “PLUM” in the Green group?
a sweet and sour sauce made from plums, vinegar, and other ingredients
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 14, 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.
- PERFECT
- Definition: a positive integer that is equal to the sum of its proper divisors
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including flawless or ideal
- WHOLE
- Definition: a number that is not a fraction
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something complete or intact
- PLUM
- Definition: a type of sauce in Chinese cuisine
- Why it's tricky: more commonly refers to a type of fruit
- XO
- Definition: a type of sauce in Chinese cuisine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a term of endearment or a type of liquor
Connections #247 explained
Why these words connect (February 14, 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: TOUCH LIGHTLY
These words all describe ways of making light contact with something or someone, such as brushing against or kissing.
Green group: KINDS OF NUMBERS
These words all describe different types of numbers, including odd, prime, and whole numbers, which are all important concepts in mathematics.
Blue group: SAUCES IN CHINESE CUISINE
These words all describe different types of sauces commonly used in Chinese cooking, such as oyster, plum, and soy sauce, which add flavor to various dishes.
Purple group: BEAR ___
These words all complete phrases that start with the word bear, such as bear claw, bear fruit, and bear witness, which are all common expressions in English.
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.
“WHOLE”
Seems like it belongs to: TOUCH LIGHTLY
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF NUMBERS
WHOLE can also mean intact or complete, but in this context it refers to a type of number
“KISS”
Seems like it belongs to: BEAR ___
Actually belongs to: TOUCH LIGHTLY
KISS can also be a term of endearment, but in this context it refers to a light touch
“PERFECT”
Seems like it belongs to: TOUCH LIGHTLY
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF NUMBERS
PERFECT can also mean flawless, but in this context it refers to a type of number
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “WHOLE” didn't go with TOUCH LIGHTLY
Seems like: TOUCH LIGHTLY → Actually: KINDS OF NUMBERS
WHOLE can also mean intact or complete, but in this context it refers to a type of number
Why “KISS” didn't go with BEAR ___
Seems like: BEAR ___ → Actually: TOUCH LIGHTLY
KISS can also be a term of endearment, but in this context it refers to a light touch
Why “PERFECT” didn't go with TOUCH LIGHTLY
Seems like: TOUCH LIGHTLY → Actually: KINDS OF NUMBERS
PERFECT can also mean flawless, but in this context it refers to a type of number