Blue group — THINGS THAT ARE CINCHED IN THE MIDDLE
Why is “DIABOLO” in the Blue group?
a Chinese yo-yo or an hourglass-shaped object
Connections Hints for March 31, 2024 #293
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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 — ___ BEAR
Why is “BOO-BOO” in the Purple group?
a small mistake or error, also a character from Yogi Bear
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (March 31, 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.
- SPRING
- Definition: a type of water source
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a season
- STILL
- Definition: a type of water
- Why it's tricky: can also mean unmoving or silent
- DIABOLO
- Definition: a type of hourglass-shaped object
- Why it's tricky: an obscure word with multiple meanings
- CORSET
- Definition: a garment cinched in the middle
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a restrictive or confining situation
Connections #293 explained
Why these words connect (March 31, 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: TAKE A TUMBLE
These words all describe ways to lose one's balance or footing, often resulting in a fall.
Green group: KINDS OF WATER
These words all describe different types of water, including sources and forms.
Blue group: THINGS THAT ARE CINCHED IN THE MIDDLE
These words all describe objects or things that are constricted or narrowed in the middle, often for a specific purpose or function.
Purple group: ___ BEAR
These words all complete the phrase '___ bear', often referring to a type of bear or a character.
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.
“HONEY”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF WATER
Actually belongs to: ___ BEAR
honey is a type of food, not a type of water, but it can be associated with water
“FALL”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF WATER
Actually belongs to: TAKE A TUMBLE
fall can refer to a season or a type of water feature, but in this context it means to tumble
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HONEY” didn't go with KINDS OF WATER
Seems like: KINDS OF WATER → Actually: ___ BEAR
honey is a type of food, not a type of water, but it can be associated with water
Why “FALL” didn't go with KINDS OF WATER
Seems like: KINDS OF WATER → Actually: TAKE A TUMBLE
fall can refer to a season or a type of water feature, but in this context it means to tumble