Yellow group — BIT OF HAIR
Why is “RINGLET” in the Yellow group?
a small ring of hair, often curled or twisted
Connections Hints for February 17, 2024 #250
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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 — NOUN SUFFIXES
Why is “NESS” in the Blue group?
a suffix forming nouns, often indicating a state or quality
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 17, 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.
- LOCK
- Definition: a tress or curl of hair
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for securing doors
- SHIP
- Definition: a suffix forming nouns
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a vessel for transportation
- MEDIA
- Definition: relating to the circus founded by P.T. Barnum
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to mass communication channels
- RINGLET
- Definition: a small ring of hair
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small ring or circular object
Connections #250 explained
Why these words connect (February 17, 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: BIT OF HAIR
These are all words for styles or portions of hair, including curls, locks, and ringlets.
Green group: MEDIA ATTENTION
These are all words for forms of public notice or coverage, including press coverage and publicity.
Blue group: NOUN SUFFIXES
These are all suffixes that form nouns, including -dom, -ion, -ness, and -ship.
Purple group: ___ CIRCUS
These are all words that can be combined with 'circus' to form a type of circus, including family circus and flying circus.
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.
“MEDIA”
Seems like it belongs to: MEDIA ATTENTION
Actually belongs to: ___ CIRCUS
The word 'media' can refer to both mass communication channels and the circus founded by P.T. Barnum, making it a tricky word to categorize.
“LOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: NOUN SUFFIXES
Actually belongs to: BIT OF HAIR
The word 'lock' can refer to both a device for securing doors and a tress or curl of hair, making it a potential red herring.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MEDIA” didn't go with MEDIA ATTENTION
Seems like: MEDIA ATTENTION → Actually: ___ CIRCUS
The word 'media' can refer to both mass communication channels and the circus founded by P.T. Barnum, making it a tricky word to categorize.
Why “LOCK” didn't go with NOUN SUFFIXES
Seems like: NOUN SUFFIXES → Actually: BIT OF HAIR
The word 'lock' can refer to both a device for securing doors and a tress or curl of hair, making it a potential red herring.