Blue group — TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT
Why is “JAVELIN” in the Blue group?
a lightweight, pointed throwing spear
Connections Hints for February 28, 2024 #261
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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 — KINDS OF HEELS
Why is “STILETTO” in the Green group?
a long, thin, tapered heel
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 28, 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.
- DATE
- Definition: a social engagement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fruit or a calendar entry
- SPACE
- Definition: the outer atmosphere
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a blank area or a keyboard key
- HAMMER
- Definition: a throwing implement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a tool or a verb meaning to hit
- POLE
- Definition: a long, thin piece of equipment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a geographic location or a magnetic pole
Connections #261 explained
Why these words connect (February 28, 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: CHEESES, FAMILIARLY
These are all common types of cheese, often referred to in everyday conversation.
Green group: TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT
These are all pieces of equipment used in track and field events, such as throwing and jumping.
Blue group: KINDS OF HEELS
These are all types of heels found on shoes, ranging from low to high.
Purple group: DOUBLE ___
These are all phrases that start with the word 'double', often used in everyday language.
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.
“BLUE”
Seems like it belongs to: TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT
Actually belongs to: CHEESES, FAMILIARLY
Blue seems like a sports term, but it's actually a type of cheese.
“DATE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF HEELS
Actually belongs to: DOUBLE ___
Date seems like a type of heel, but it's actually part of a phrase like 'double date'.
“POLE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF HEELS
Actually belongs to: TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT
Pole seems like a type of heel, but it's actually a piece of equipment used in track and field.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLUE” didn't go with TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT
Seems like: TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT → Actually: CHEESES, FAMILIARLY
Blue seems like a sports term, but it's actually a type of cheese.
Why “DATE” didn't go with KINDS OF HEELS
Seems like: KINDS OF HEELS → Actually: DOUBLE ___
Date seems like a type of heel, but it's actually part of a phrase like 'double date'.
Why “POLE” didn't go with KINDS OF HEELS
Seems like: KINDS OF HEELS → Actually: TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT
Pole seems like a type of heel, but it's actually a piece of equipment used in track and field.