Purple group — ___ BAT
Why is “Fruit bat” in the Purple group?
A type of bat that eats fruit, distinct from other types of bats
Connections Hints for March 1, 2024 #263
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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 — DISNEYLAND LANDS
Why is “Tomorrowland” in the Blue group?
A themed land in Disneyland, focused on futuristic and space-related attractions
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 1, 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.
- Bread
- Definition: A food item, often served with garlic
- Why it's tricky: Could be related to Disneyland lands or garlic bread ingredients
- Stake
- Definition: A risk or wager in a gamble
- Why it's tricky: Could be related to vampire bats or a physical stake
- Frontier
- Definition: A Disneyland land
- Why it's tricky: Could be related to the American frontier or a border
- Adventure
- Definition: A Disneyland land
- Why it's tricky: Could be related to a general exciting experience
Connections #263 explained
Why these words connect (March 1, 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: GARLIC BREAD INGREDIENTS
These are all ingredients commonly found in garlic bread, including the base, flavorings, and toppings. They are all essential components of the dish.
Green group: WAGER
These are all terms related to taking a risk or making a bet, including the act of wagering itself and the potential outcomes. They are all connected through the concept of chance and probability.
Blue group: DISNEYLAND LANDS
These are all themed lands found in Disneyland, each with its own unique attractions and experiences. They are all connected through their shared location in the park.
Purple group: ___ BAT
These are all types of bats, including those found in sports, fiction, and nature. They are all connected through their shared name and characteristics.
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.
“Butter”
Seems like it belongs to: WAGER
Actually belongs to: GARLIC BREAD INGREDIENTS
Butter is not a type of wager, but rather an ingredient in garlic bread
“Risk”
Seems like it belongs to: ___ BAT
Actually belongs to: WAGER
Risk is a type of wager, not a type of bat
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “Butter” didn't go with WAGER
Seems like: WAGER → Actually: GARLIC BREAD INGREDIENTS
Butter is not a type of wager, but rather an ingredient in garlic bread
Why “Risk” didn't go with ___ BAT
Seems like: ___ BAT → Actually: WAGER
Risk is a type of wager, not a type of bat