Purple group — VEGETABLE HOMOPHONES
Why is “charred” in the Purple group?
burned or scorched, also a homophone for a type of vegetable
Connections Hints for February 20, 2024 #253
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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
▼Yellow group — PARTY POOPER
Why is “drip” in the Yellow group?
a small drop of liquid, also something that is dull or uninteresting
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 20, 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.
- drag
- Definition: something that slows or hinders
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a performance or entertainment
- beat
- Definition: a type of vegetable, also a rhythmic pattern
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of vegetable and a musical term
- leak
- Definition: a type of vegetable, also a hole or crack
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of vegetable and a hole or crack
- wind
- Definition: a type of musical section, also air moving
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of musical section and air moving
Connections #253 explained
Why these words connect (February 20, 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: PARTY POOPER
These words all describe things that can be boring or uninteresting, such as a dull conversation or a disappointing event.
Green group: MUSICAL SECTIONS
These words all describe different sections of a musical ensemble, such as the brass section or the string section.
Blue group: BIT OF LIQUID
These words all describe small amounts of liquid, such as a drop or a bead.
Purple group: VEGETABLE HOMOPHONES
These words all sound like types of vegetables, but have different meanings.
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.
“string”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTY POOPER
Actually belongs to: MUSICAL SECTIONS
while a string can be a thread or cord, in this context it refers to a musical section
“beat”
Seems like it belongs to: MUSICAL SECTIONS
Actually belongs to: VEGETABLE HOMOPHONES
while beat can refer to a rhythmic pattern, in this context it refers to a type of vegetable
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “string” didn't go with PARTY POOPER
Seems like: PARTY POOPER → Actually: MUSICAL SECTIONS
while a string can be a thread or cord, in this context it refers to a musical section
Why “beat” didn't go with MUSICAL SECTIONS
Seems like: MUSICAL SECTIONS → Actually: VEGETABLE HOMOPHONES
while beat can refer to a rhythmic pattern, in this context it refers to a type of vegetable