Blue group — OLYMPIC SPORTS
Why is “SKELETON” in the Blue group?
a winter Olympic sport where athletes ride a small sled
Connections Hints for March 22, 2024 #284
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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 — OLYMPIC SPORTS
Why is “TRAMPOLINE” in the Blue group?
a competitive sport that involves performing aerial stunts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 22, 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.
- BREAKING
- Definition: a new Olympic sport
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to news or a habit
- SET
- Definition: to put something in a specific position
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a collection of items
- RECORD
- Definition: to set a new high score
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a vinyl disc or a document
- SQUASH
- Definition: to apply pressure
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of vegetable or a sport
Connections #284 explained
Why these words connect (March 22, 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: JUMPING ANIMALS
these animals are all known for their impressive jumping skills, from the cricket's powerful hind legs to the kangaroo's iconic hopping
Green group: APPLY PRESSURE TO
these words all describe ways to apply pressure or force to something, whether it's crushing, mashing, or pressing
Blue group: OLYMPIC SPORTS
these sports are all part of the Olympic Games, with athletes competing in events like breaking, hockey, and trampoline
Purple group: THINGS YOU CAN SET
these words all describe things that can be set, whether it's a mood, a record, or a table
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.
“CRUSH”
Seems like it belongs to: JUMPING ANIMALS
Actually belongs to: APPLY PRESSURE TO
while crickets can crush, the word is more closely related to applying pressure
“HARE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN SET
Actually belongs to: JUMPING ANIMALS
while you can set a hare loose, the word is more closely related to jumping animals
“BREAKING”
Seems like it belongs to: APPLY PRESSURE TO
Actually belongs to: OLYMPIC SPORTS
while breaking can involve pressure, the word is more closely related to the Olympic sport
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CRUSH” didn't go with JUMPING ANIMALS
Seems like: JUMPING ANIMALS → Actually: APPLY PRESSURE TO
while crickets can crush, the word is more closely related to applying pressure
Why “HARE” didn't go with THINGS YOU CAN SET
Seems like: THINGS YOU CAN SET → Actually: JUMPING ANIMALS
while you can set a hare loose, the word is more closely related to jumping animals
Why “BREAKING” didn't go with APPLY PRESSURE TO
Seems like: APPLY PRESSURE TO → Actually: OLYMPIC SPORTS
while breaking can involve pressure, the word is more closely related to the Olympic sport