Yellow group — WORDS BEGINNING WITH INSTRUMENTS
Why is “BASSINET” in the Yellow group?
a baby's bed, named after the musical instrument
Connections Hints for February 25, 2024 #258
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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 — WORDS BEGINNING WITH INSTRUMENTS
Why is “HARPOON” in the Yellow group?
a spear-like instrument used for hunting, named after the musical instrument
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 25, 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.
- PLASTIC
- Definition: capable of being shaped or molded
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to synthetic materials
- MASK
- Definition: a protective covering for the face
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a disguise or concealment
- ORGANISM
- Definition: a living thing, such as an animal or plant
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a system or structure
- LUMBER
- Definition: to walk heavily or clumsily
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to wood or timber
Connections #258 explained
Why these words connect (February 25, 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: WALK HEAVILY
These words all describe ways of walking that involve a lot of effort or weight, such as trudging through mud or stomping through snow.
Green group: FLEXIBLE
These words all describe things that can bend or stretch, such as elastic bands or limber bodies.
Blue group: FENCING EQUIPMENT
These words all describe pieces of equipment used in the sport of fencing, such as foils, gloves, and masks.
Purple group: WORDS BEGINNING WITH INSTRUMENTS
These words all start with the names of musical instruments, such as the bass or the cello.
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.
“GLOVE”
Seems like it belongs to: FLEXIBLE
Actually belongs to: FENCING EQUIPMENT
while gloves can be flexible, this word is more closely related to fencing equipment
“MASK”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS BEGINNING WITH INSTRUMENTS
Actually belongs to: FENCING EQUIPMENT
while masks can be related to instruments, this word is more closely related to fencing equipment
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GLOVE” didn't go with FLEXIBLE
Seems like: FLEXIBLE → Actually: FENCING EQUIPMENT
while gloves can be flexible, this word is more closely related to fencing equipment
Why “MASK” didn't go with WORDS BEGINNING WITH INSTRUMENTS
Seems like: WORDS BEGINNING WITH INSTRUMENTS → Actually: FENCING EQUIPMENT
while masks can be related to instruments, this word is more closely related to fencing equipment