Yellow group — THINGS TO SEW
Why is “PLEAT” in the Yellow group?
a fold in fabric, used to reduce bulk or create a decorative effect
Connections Hints for March 8, 2024 #270
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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
▼Purple group — BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
Why is “CONDO” in the Purple group?
a shortened form of condor, a type of bird
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 8, 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.
- SEAM
- Definition: a joint where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a thin layer of rock or a line of junction
- EDGE
- Definition: a sharp cutting side
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a border or a competitive advantage
- CURE
- Definition: a process of preserving food
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a remedy for a disease
- SPICE
- Definition: a sharp or pungent quality
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of seasoning
Connections #270 explained
Why these words connect (March 8, 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: THINGS TO SEW
These are all terms related to sewing or fabric manipulation, including folds, joints, and decorative elements.
Green group: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
These are all methods for preserving food, including canning, curing, drying, and freezing.
Blue group: SHARP QUALITY
These are all descriptions of a sharp or pungent quality, including a sharp cutting side, a strong flavor, or a intense sensation.
Purple group: BIRDS MINUS LAST LETTER
These are all names of birds with the last letter removed, resulting in a new word.
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.
“CURE”
Seems like it belongs to: SHARP QUALITY
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
Cure can refer to a process of preserving food, but it can also imply a sharp or remedial quality, making it a tricky word to categorize.
“EDGE”
Seems like it belongs to: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
Actually belongs to: SHARP QUALITY
Edge can refer to a sharp cutting side, but it can also imply a border or a competitive advantage, making it a word that could fit into multiple categories.
“SPICE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS TO SEW
Actually belongs to: SHARP QUALITY
Spice can refer to a type of seasoning, but in this context, it refers to a sharp or pungent quality, making it a word that could be misleading.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CURE” didn't go with SHARP QUALITY
Seems like: SHARP QUALITY → Actually: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
Cure can refer to a process of preserving food, but it can also imply a sharp or remedial quality, making it a tricky word to categorize.
Why “EDGE” didn't go with WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD
Seems like: WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD → Actually: SHARP QUALITY
Edge can refer to a sharp cutting side, but it can also imply a border or a competitive advantage, making it a word that could fit into multiple categories.
Why “SPICE” didn't go with THINGS TO SEW
Seems like: THINGS TO SEW → Actually: SHARP QUALITY
Spice can refer to a type of seasoning, but in this context, it refers to a sharp or pungent quality, making it a word that could be misleading.