Blue group — KINDS OF WHALES
Why is “FIN” in the Blue group?
a type of whale, also known as a fin whale
Connections Hints for March 28, 2024 #290
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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
▼Green group — THINGS WITH SLOTS
Why is “SPATULA” in the Green group?
a kitchen tool with a slot or hole, used for scraping or flipping food
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 28, 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.
- RIGHT
- Definition: a type of whale
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'correct' or 'direction'
- FIN
- Definition: a type of whale
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fish's fin or a financial term
- SPLIT
- Definition: to leave or depart
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'to divide' or 'to separate'
- ACE
- Definition: a skilled pilot
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a playing card or a expert in a field
Connections #290 explained
Why these words connect (March 28, 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: EXITED
These words all describe actions of leaving or departing a location, such as a room or a country.
Green group: ONE FLYING AN AIRPLANE
These words all describe individuals who operate aircraft, such as pilots or aviators, including those who have flown solo or hold special licenses.
Blue group: KINDS OF WHALES
These words all describe different species of whales, including the blue whale and the gray whale, which are known for their distinctive characteristics and habitats.
Purple group: THINGS WITH SLOTS
These words all describe items that have slots or openings, such as machines, tools, or schedules, which are used for various purposes like organization or transaction.
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.
“RIGHT”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH SLOTS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF WHALES
The word 'RIGHT' seems like it could fit with 'THINGS WITH SLOTS' because of the phrase 'right slot', but it actually refers to a type of whale.
“ACE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH SLOTS
Actually belongs to: ONE FLYING AN AIRPLANE
The word 'ACE' seems like it could fit with 'THINGS WITH SLOTS' because of the phrase 'ace in the hole', but it actually refers to a skilled pilot.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “RIGHT” didn't go with THINGS WITH SLOTS
Seems like: THINGS WITH SLOTS → Actually: KINDS OF WHALES
The word 'RIGHT' seems like it could fit with 'THINGS WITH SLOTS' because of the phrase 'right slot', but it actually refers to a type of whale.
Why “ACE” didn't go with THINGS WITH SLOTS
Seems like: THINGS WITH SLOTS → Actually: ONE FLYING AN AIRPLANE
The word 'ACE' seems like it could fit with 'THINGS WITH SLOTS' because of the phrase 'ace in the hole', but it actually refers to a skilled pilot.