Yellow group — USED IN BUILDING A FIRE
Why is “TINDER” in the Yellow group?
dry, highly flammable material used to start a fire
Connections Hints for February 19, 2024 #252
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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 — WORKSHOP TOOLS
Why is “ROUTER” in the Blue group?
a power tool used to cut or shape wood
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 19, 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.
- LOG
- Definition: a section of a tree trunk
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a record of events
- ROUTER
- Definition: a power tool for cutting or shaping wood
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a computer networking device
- MATCH
- Definition: a small stick used to produce fire
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sporting event or a person with similar characteristics
- LOCK
- Definition: a device for fastening a door
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a section of hair or a device for raising water
Connections #252 explained
Why these words connect (February 19, 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: USED IN BUILDING A FIRE
These are all materials or tools used to build and start a fire, including kindling, logs, matches, and tinder.
Green group: MESS UP
These are all phrases or words that mean to make a mistake or do something incorrectly, including blow, bumble, fluff, and spoil.
Blue group: WORKSHOP TOOLS
These are all tools that can be found in a workshop, including drills, grinders, routers, and saws.
Purple group: PARTS OF A DOOR
These are all parts that make up a door, including the frame, handle, hinge, and lock.
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.
“LOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: WORKSHOP TOOLS
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A DOOR
while a lock can be a type of tool, in this context it refers to a part of a door
“SAW”
Seems like it belongs to: USED IN BUILDING A FIRE
Actually belongs to: WORKSHOP TOOLS
while a saw can be used to cut firewood, it is primarily a workshop tool
“HANDLE”
Seems like it belongs to: WORKSHOP TOOLS
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A DOOR
while a handle can be a part of a tool, in this context it refers to a part of a door
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LOCK” didn't go with WORKSHOP TOOLS
Seems like: WORKSHOP TOOLS → Actually: PARTS OF A DOOR
while a lock can be a type of tool, in this context it refers to a part of a door
Why “SAW” didn't go with USED IN BUILDING A FIRE
Seems like: USED IN BUILDING A FIRE → Actually: WORKSHOP TOOLS
while a saw can be used to cut firewood, it is primarily a workshop tool
Why “HANDLE” didn't go with WORKSHOP TOOLS
Seems like: WORKSHOP TOOLS → Actually: PARTS OF A DOOR
while a handle can be a part of a tool, in this context it refers to a part of a door