Green group — EXPERIENCE A MEMORY LAPSE
Why is “FLAKE” in the Green group?
to forget or fail to remember something
Connections Hints for March 10, 2024 #272
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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 — MAC KEYBOARD KEYS
Why is “OPTION” in the Blue group?
a keyboard key used for alternative functions
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 10, 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.
- BLOCK
- Definition: to obstruct or hinder something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a rectangular section of a city
- CONTROL
- Definition: a keyboard key
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to power or authority
- OPTION
- Definition: a keyboard key
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a choice or alternative
- SPACE
- Definition: a blank or empty area
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to outer space or a specific area
Connections #272 explained
Why these words connect (March 10, 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 A DOG CAN FETCH
These are all objects that a dog can retrieve, often as part of a game or training exercise. They are commonly used to engage dogs in physical activity and provide mental stimulation.
Green group: CONCEAL
These are all words that relate to hiding or covering something, whether it be an object, a person, or information. They can be used to describe various methods of concealment.
Blue group: MAC KEYBOARD KEYS
These are all keys that can be found on a standard Mac keyboard, used for various functions such as typing, navigation, and shortcuts. They are an essential part of the Mac user experience.
Purple group: EXPERIENCE A MEMORY LAPSE
These are all words that relate to forgetting or losing memory, whether it be a temporary lapse or a more permanent condition. They can be used to describe various experiences of memory loss.
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.
“BLOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH
Actually belongs to: CONCEAL
while a dog can fetch a block, the word 'block' is more closely related to concealing or obstructing something
“SPACE”
Seems like it belongs to: MAC KEYBOARD KEYS
Actually belongs to: EXPERIENCE A MEMORY LAPSE
while there is a space bar on a keyboard, the word 'space' in this context refers to a blank or empty area in one's memory
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BLOCK” didn't go with THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH
Seems like: THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH → Actually: CONCEAL
while a dog can fetch a block, the word 'block' is more closely related to concealing or obstructing something
Why “SPACE” didn't go with MAC KEYBOARD KEYS
Seems like: MAC KEYBOARD KEYS → Actually: EXPERIENCE A MEMORY LAPSE
while there is a space bar on a keyboard, the word 'space' in this context refers to a blank or empty area in one's memory