Yellow group — BREATHES HEAVILY
Why is “PUFFS” in the Yellow group?
to breathe heavily, often with a hissing sound
Connections Hints for March 30, 2024 #292
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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 — PREDICAMENTS
Why is “PICKLES” in the Blue group?
a difficult or precarious situation
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 30, 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.
- PANTS
- Definition: to breathe heavily
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of clothing
- CURES
- Definition: to preserve meat
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a remedy for a disease
- BINDS
- Definition: a predicament
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fastener
- SPOTS
- Definition: a difficult situation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small mark or stain
Connections #292 explained
Why these words connect (March 30, 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: BREATHES HEAVILY
These words all describe ways that people breathe heavily, often due to physical exertion or excitement
Green group: PRESERVES, AS MEAT
These words all describe methods of preserving meat, such as canning, curing, or smoking
Blue group: PREDICAMENTS
These words all describe difficult or precarious situations, often requiring careful navigation
Purple group: THINGS IN “MY FAVORITE THINGS”
These words all describe items mentioned in the song 'My Favorite Things' from The Sound of Music
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.
“SMOKES”
Seems like it belongs to: BREATHES HEAVILY
Actually belongs to: PRESERVES, AS MEAT
SMOKES seems like it belongs to BREATHES HEAVILY, but it actually refers to a method of preserving meat
“JAMS”
Seems like it belongs to: PRESERVES, AS MEAT
Actually belongs to: PREDICAMENTS
JAMS seems like it belongs to PRESERVES, AS MEAT, but it actually refers to a difficult situation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SMOKES” didn't go with BREATHES HEAVILY
Seems like: BREATHES HEAVILY → Actually: PRESERVES, AS MEAT
SMOKES seems like it belongs to BREATHES HEAVILY, but it actually refers to a method of preserving meat
Why “JAMS” didn't go with PRESERVES, AS MEAT
Seems like: PRESERVES, AS MEAT → Actually: PREDICAMENTS
JAMS seems like it belongs to PRESERVES, AS MEAT, but it actually refers to a difficult situation