Purple group — ___ DREAM
Why is “LUCID” in the Purple group?
a dream in which the dreamer is aware they are dreaming
Connections Hints for March 7, 2024 #269
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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 — ASSOCIATED WITH “STUB”
Why is “STUB” in the Green group?
a small remaining part of something, such as a cigarette or pencil
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 7, 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.
- STUB
- Definition: a small remaining part of something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a small piece of paper or a tree stump
- PIPE
- Definition: a tube for conveying water or gas
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a dream or aspiration, as in 'pipe dream'
- LUCID
- Definition: clear and transparent, especially in thought or expression
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a type of dream, a lucid dream
- FEVER
- Definition: a medical condition, but also a type of dream
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a strong enthusiasm or excitement
Connections #269 explained
Why these words connect (March 7, 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: SHARED
These words all describe something that is shared or common to multiple people, such as a collective effort or a mutual interest.
Green group: RID OF CONTENTS
These words all describe actions that remove or empty the contents of something, such as clearing a room or draining a pipe.
Blue group: ASSOCIATED WITH “STUB”
These words all describe things that are associated with a 'stub', such as a cigarette stub or a pencil stub.
Purple group: ___ DREAM
These words all complete the phrase '___ dream', such as an American dream or a pipe dream.
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.
“PIPE”
Seems like it belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH “STUB”
Actually belongs to: ___ DREAM
while a pipe can be associated with a stub, in this context 'pipe dream' is a type of dream
“TOE”
Seems like it belongs to: RID OF CONTENTS
Actually belongs to: ASSOCIATED WITH “STUB”
while a toe can be stubbed, in this context 'stub' refers to a small remaining part of something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIPE” didn't go with ASSOCIATED WITH “STUB”
Seems like: ASSOCIATED WITH “STUB” → Actually: ___ DREAM
while a pipe can be associated with a stub, in this context 'pipe dream' is a type of dream
Why “TOE” didn't go with RID OF CONTENTS
Seems like: RID OF CONTENTS → Actually: ASSOCIATED WITH “STUB”
while a toe can be stubbed, in this context 'stub' refers to a small remaining part of something