Purple group — HOMOPHONES OF GREEK LETTERS
Why is “MOO” in the Purple group?
a homophone of the Greek letter 'mu', referring to the sound made by a cow
Connections Hints for March 14, 2024 #276
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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 — ___-O
Why is “JELL” in the Blue group?
a less common word that fits the ___-O pattern, possibly referring to something that resembles jelly
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 14, 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.
- SET
- Definition: a volleyball move
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a collection of items
- ROW
- Definition: a homophone of the Greek letter 'rho'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a line of objects
- PIE
- Definition: a homophone of the Greek letter 'pi'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of food
- NEW
- Definition: a homophone of the Greek letter 'nu'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something recent or modern
Connections #276 explained
Why these words connect (March 14, 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: BOX OFFICE VICTORY
These are all terms used to describe a successful movie or performance, often referring to box office hits or award-winning films.
Green group: VOLLEYBALL MOVES
These are all common moves or actions performed in the sport of volleyball, including serving, bumping, and spiking the ball.
Blue group: HOMOPHONES OF GREEK LETTERS
These are all words that are homophones of Greek letters, including 'mu', 'nu', 'pi', and 'rho', which are all part of the Greek alphabet.
Purple group: ___-O
These are all words that fit the ___-O pattern, including 'daddy-o', 'jackie-o', and 'jell-o', which are all colloquial or informal terms.
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.
“SET”
Seems like it belongs to: BOX OFFICE VICTORY
Actually belongs to: VOLLEYBALL MOVES
while 'set' can refer to a successful achievement, in this context it's a volleyball move
“ROW”
Seems like it belongs to: VOLLEYBALL MOVES
Actually belongs to: HOMOPHONES OF GREEK LETTERS
while 'row' can refer to a line of objects, in this context it's a homophone of the Greek letter 'rho'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SET” didn't go with BOX OFFICE VICTORY
Seems like: BOX OFFICE VICTORY → Actually: VOLLEYBALL MOVES
while 'set' can refer to a successful achievement, in this context it's a volleyball move
Why “ROW” didn't go with VOLLEYBALL MOVES
Seems like: VOLLEYBALL MOVES → Actually: HOMOPHONES OF GREEK LETTERS
while 'row' can refer to a line of objects, in this context it's a homophone of the Greek letter 'rho'