Yellow group — KUDOS
Why is “PROPS” in the Yellow group?
expressions of approval or admiration, especially in a theatrical context
Connections Hints for March 23, 2024 #285
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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 — PURSUE
Why is “SHADOW” in the Purple group?
to follow closely, often secretly, like a detective or spy
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 23, 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.
- TRACK
- Definition: to follow or monitor something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a music or athletic track
- STAMP
- Definition: an official mark or seal
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a postage stamp or a sudden movement
- SHADOW
- Definition: to follow closely, often secretly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a dark shape or a faint image
- TAIL
- Definition: to follow closely, often secretly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the back of an animal or a queue
Connections #285 explained
Why these words connect (March 23, 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: KUDOS
These words are all ways to express praise or recognition, often in a public or formal setting, such as awards or accolades.
Green group: BECOME AWARE OF
These words all relate to the process of gaining knowledge or understanding, whether through experience, education, or exploration, such as discovering a new skill or learning a new language.
Blue group: PURSUE
These words all describe the act of following or pursuing something, whether it's a goal, a person, or an object, such as a detective tracking a suspect or a hunter chasing prey.
Purple group: SEEN IN A PASSPORT
These words are all things you might find in a passport, such as identification, travel stamps, or visas, which are used to verify a person's identity and travel history.
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.
“FIND”
Seems like it belongs to: PURSUE
Actually belongs to: BECOME AWARE OF
While finding something can involve pursuit, it's more about discovery and awareness.
“TRACK”
Seems like it belongs to: SEEN IN A PASSPORT
Actually belongs to: PURSUE
While a passport may have a tracking number, the word 'track' is more closely related to pursuit and following.
“NAME”
Seems like it belongs to: KUDOS
Actually belongs to: SEEN IN A PASSPORT
While a name can be associated with praise or recognition, in this context it refers to a person's identity as listed in a passport.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FIND” didn't go with PURSUE
Seems like: PURSUE → Actually: BECOME AWARE OF
While finding something can involve pursuit, it's more about discovery and awareness.
Why “TRACK” didn't go with SEEN IN A PASSPORT
Seems like: SEEN IN A PASSPORT → Actually: PURSUE
While a passport may have a tracking number, the word 'track' is more closely related to pursuit and following.
Why “NAME” didn't go with KUDOS
Seems like: KUDOS → Actually: SEEN IN A PASSPORT
While a name can be associated with praise or recognition, in this context it refers to a person's identity as listed in a passport.