Green group — PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS
Why is “TARRAGON” in the Green group?
a perennial herb with a flavor similar to anise and licorice
Connections Hints for March 13, 2024 #275
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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 — GEMSTONE CUTS
Why is “RADIANT” in the Purple group?
a type of gemstone cut that maximizes brilliance and fire
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 13, 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.
- LICORICE
- Definition: a type of plant with a distinct flavor
- Why it's tricky: often associated with candy, but also a plant
- EMERALD
- Definition: a type of gemstone
- Why it's tricky: also a color, which could mislead solvers
- RADIANT
- Definition: a type of gemstone cut
- Why it's tricky: also an adjective describing something that glows
- PRINCESS
- Definition: a type of gemstone cut
- Why it's tricky: also a royal title, which could mislead solvers
Connections #275 explained
Why these words connect (March 13, 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: HALLOWEEN PURCHASES
These are all common purchases made during the Halloween season, including candy, costumes, and decorations. They are all related to the holiday and are often bought together.
Green group: PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS
These plants all have similar flavors, with anise, fennel, and licorice having a distinct sweet and spicy taste, while tarragon has a slightly bitter and anise-like flavor. They are all related by their flavor profiles.
Blue group: FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD
These words are all informal terms used to refer to the head, with 'bean' and 'noodle' being common slang terms, while 'melon' and 'nut' are also used in certain contexts. They are all related by their colloquial usage.
Purple group: GEMSTONE CUTS
These are all types of gemstone cuts, with emerald and radiant being specific cuts, while baguette and princess are also types of cuts. They are all related by their use in gemstone cutting.
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.
“CANDY”
Seems like it belongs to: FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD
Actually belongs to: HALLOWEEN PURCHASES
Candy is often associated with sweets, but in this context, it's a Halloween purchase. The word 'candy' might mislead solvers into thinking it's related to food slang for head.
“LICORICE”
Seems like it belongs to: FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD
Actually belongs to: PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS
Licorice is a type of plant, but it's also a type of candy, which could mislead solvers into thinking it's related to food slang for head.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CANDY” didn't go with FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD
Seems like: FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD → Actually: HALLOWEEN PURCHASES
Candy is often associated with sweets, but in this context, it's a Halloween purchase. The word 'candy' might mislead solvers into thinking it's related to food slang for head.
Why “LICORICE” didn't go with FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD
Seems like: FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD → Actually: PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS
Licorice is a type of plant, but it's also a type of candy, which could mislead solvers into thinking it's related to food slang for head.