Blue group — FAMOUS POEMS
Why is “HOWL” in the Blue group?
a famous poem by Allen Ginsberg, known for its stream-of-consciousness style
Connections Hints for March 12, 2024 #274
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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 — FAMOUS POEMS
Why is “HARLEM” in the Blue group?
a poem by Langston Hughes, exploring themes of African American identity
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 12, 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.
- CLASS
- Definition: a social class or a classification
- Why it's tricky: can refer to social status or a category
- RANK
- Definition: a position in a hierarchy
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to smell bad
- TIER
- Definition: a level or rank
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a row or layer
- LAB
- Definition: short for Labrador Retriever
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a laboratory
Connections #274 explained
Why these words connect (March 12, 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: SECTION
These are all terms used to describe levels or positions within a hierarchy, such as social class or military rank. They are all related to the concept of categorization and stratification.
Green group: INCLUDING
These are all words used to indicate the inclusion of something, such as 'and' or 'also'. They are all related to the concept of addition or combination.
Blue group: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
These are all informal terms for popular dog breeds, such as Boston Terriers or Labrador Retrievers. They are all related to the concept of canine companions.
Purple group: FAMOUS POEMS
These are all titles of famous poems, such as 'Howl' by Allen Ginsberg or 'If' by Rudyard Kipling. They are all related to the concept of poetic expression.
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.
“CLASS”
Seems like it belongs to: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Actually belongs to: SECTION
while some dog breeds are considered 'classy', the word 'class' actually belongs to the SECTION group, referring to a social class or classification
“LAB”
Seems like it belongs to: SECTION
Actually belongs to: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
while 'lab' can refer to a laboratory, in this context it's short for Labrador Retriever, a breed of dog
“RANK”
Seems like it belongs to: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Actually belongs to: SECTION
while some dog breeds are considered 'rank' or of low status, the word 'rank' actually belongs to the SECTION group, referring to a position in a hierarchy
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CLASS” didn't go with DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Seems like: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY → Actually: SECTION
while some dog breeds are considered 'classy', the word 'class' actually belongs to the SECTION group, referring to a social class or classification
Why “LAB” didn't go with SECTION
Seems like: SECTION → Actually: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
while 'lab' can refer to a laboratory, in this context it's short for Labrador Retriever, a breed of dog
Why “RANK” didn't go with DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Seems like: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY → Actually: SECTION
while some dog breeds are considered 'rank' or of low status, the word 'rank' actually belongs to the SECTION group, referring to a position in a hierarchy