Yellow group — WORDS ENDING IN CLOTHING
Why is “FOXGLOVE” in the Yellow group?
a type of flowering plant, also a type of glove
Connections Hints for March 6, 2024 #268
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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 ENDING IN CLOTHING
Why is “WINDSOCK” in the Yellow group?
a tube-like object that indicates wind direction, also a type of sock
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 6, 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.
- ACTION
- Definition: a lawsuit or legal proceeding
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a thrilling event or a film genre
- CLAIM
- Definition: a statement of fact or a demand for something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a right or a title to something
- RING
- Definition: a circular object used in juggling
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a telephone call or a boxing match
- TORCH
- Definition: a flaming object used in juggling
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a flashlight or a symbol of knowledge
Connections #268 explained
Why these words connect (March 6, 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: PARTS OF AN AIRPORT
These are all areas or structures found within an airport, including where planes take off and land, and where passengers check in and board flights
Green group: LEGAL TERMS
These are all terms used in the legal system, including types of lawsuits and legal proceedings
Blue group: THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES
These are all types of objects that a juggler might use in their act, including balls, clubs, and rings
Purple group: WORDS ENDING IN CLOTHING
These are all words that end with types of clothing or accessories, including gloves, shoes, and coats
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.
“ACTION”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES
Actually belongs to: LEGAL TERMS
while an action can be a thrilling event, in this context it refers to a lawsuit or legal proceeding
“CLUB”
Seems like it belongs to: LEGAL TERMS
Actually belongs to: THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES
while a club can be a legal organization, in this context it refers to a type of object used in juggling
“RING”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF AN AIRPORT
Actually belongs to: THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES
while a ring can be a circular object at an airport, in this context it refers to a type of object used in juggling
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “ACTION” didn't go with THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES
Seems like: THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES → Actually: LEGAL TERMS
while an action can be a thrilling event, in this context it refers to a lawsuit or legal proceeding
Why “CLUB” didn't go with LEGAL TERMS
Seems like: LEGAL TERMS → Actually: THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES
while a club can be a legal organization, in this context it refers to a type of object used in juggling
Why “RING” didn't go with PARTS OF AN AIRPORT
Seems like: PARTS OF AN AIRPORT → Actually: THINGS A JUGGLER JUGGLES
while a ring can be a circular object at an airport, in this context it refers to a type of object used in juggling