Green group — KINDS OF SNAKES
Why is “MAMBA” in the Green group?
a venomous snake found in Africa and Asia, known for its agility and aggressive behavior
Connections Hints for April 2, 2024 #295
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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 — KINDS OF SNAKES
Why is “MOCCASIN” in the Green group?
a type of venomous snake found in North America, also known as a water moccasin or cottonmouth
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 2, 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.
- STICK
- Definition: a thrust or poke
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a wooden branch or a hockey stick
- BALL
- Definition: a social gathering, especially one with dancing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a round or spherical object
- PRINCE
- Definition: a male member of a royal family
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the musician Prince
- TUBE
- Definition: a hollow cylindrical shape, especially one used for pasta
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a television or a cylindrical container
Connections #295 explained
Why these words connect (April 2, 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: THRUST
These are all words that describe a forceful or sudden movement, often involving contact with something or someone. They are all related to the idea of thrusting or poking.
Green group: KINDS OF SNAKES
These are all types of snakes found in different parts of the world, known for their unique characteristics and behaviors. They are all related to the category of snakes.
Blue group: SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”
These are all things that appear in the story of Cinderella, including characters, objects, and events. They are all related to the category of Cinderella.
Purple group: PASTA SHAPES
These are all shapes that pasta can take, often used in different types of dishes. They are all related to the category of pasta shapes.
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.
“STICK”
Seems like it belongs to: PASTA SHAPES
Actually belongs to: THRUST
while 'stick' can refer to a shape, in this context it means a thrust or poke, making it a better fit for the 'THRUST' category
“BALL”
Seems like it belongs to: PASTA SHAPES
Actually belongs to: SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”
while 'ball' can refer to a shape, in this context it refers to a social gathering, making it a better fit for the 'SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”' category
“PRINCE”
Seems like it belongs to: PASTA SHAPES
Actually belongs to: SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”
while 'prince' can refer to a title, in this context it refers to a character in Cinderella, making it a better fit for the 'SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”' category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STICK” didn't go with PASTA SHAPES
Seems like: PASTA SHAPES → Actually: THRUST
while 'stick' can refer to a shape, in this context it means a thrust or poke, making it a better fit for the 'THRUST' category
Why “BALL” didn't go with PASTA SHAPES
Seems like: PASTA SHAPES → Actually: SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”
while 'ball' can refer to a shape, in this context it refers to a social gathering, making it a better fit for the 'SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”' category
Why “PRINCE” didn't go with PASTA SHAPES
Seems like: PASTA SHAPES → Actually: SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”
while 'prince' can refer to a title, in this context it refers to a character in Cinderella, making it a better fit for the 'SEEN IN “CINDERELLA”' category