Yellow group — EAT VORACIOUSLY
Why is “SCARF” in the Yellow group?
to eat quickly and eagerly, often in large quantities
Connections Hints for March 9, 2024 #271
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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 — SPACE ___
Why is “CADET” in the Blue group?
a student at a military academy, or a space cadet in science fiction
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 9, 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.
- MAJOR
- Definition: a field of study
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a military rank
- DEGREE
- Definition: an academic title
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of measurement
- GENERAL
- Definition: universal or widespread
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a high-ranking military officer
- STATION
- Definition: a place or location
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stop on a transportation route
Connections #271 explained
Why these words connect (March 9, 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: EAT VORACIOUSLY
These words all describe ways of eating quickly or in large quantities, such as devouring food like a wolf or inhaling it rapidly.
Green group: AREAS OF ACADEMIC FOCUS
These words all describe areas of academic focus, such as a major or minor field of study, or a concentration of coursework.
Blue group: UNIVERSAL
These words all describe things that are universal or all-encompassing, such as a blanket statement or a broad concept.
Purple group: SPACE ___
These words all complete the phrase 'space ___', such as space bar, space cadet, or space station.
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.
“BAR”
Seems like it belongs to: EAT VORACIOUSLY
Actually belongs to: SPACE ___
while 'bar' can refer to a place to eat, in this context it's a type of space
“DEGREE”
Seems like it belongs to: SPACE ___
Actually belongs to: AREAS OF ACADEMIC FOCUS
while 'degree' can refer to a unit of measurement, in this context it's an academic title
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BAR” didn't go with EAT VORACIOUSLY
Seems like: EAT VORACIOUSLY → Actually: SPACE ___
while 'bar' can refer to a place to eat, in this context it's a type of space
Why “DEGREE” didn't go with SPACE ___
Seems like: SPACE ___ → Actually: AREAS OF ACADEMIC FOCUS
while 'degree' can refer to a unit of measurement, in this context it's an academic title