Yellow group — MODEL FOR REFERENCE
Why is “YARDSTICK” in the Yellow group?
a measuring stick, often used as a standard for comparison
Connections Hints for April 3, 2024 #296
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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
▼Yellow group — MODEL FOR REFERENCE
Why is “BENCHMARK” in the Yellow group?
a standard or reference point, used for comparison or evaluation
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 3, 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.
- BENCHMARK
- Definition: a standard or reference point
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a performance metric
- STANDARD
- Definition: a model or reference point
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a flag or ensign
- CHECK
- Definition: to pass the action to the next player
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to verify or inspect
- MASS
- Definition: a prefix for Massachusetts
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a large quantity or a ceremony
Connections #296 explained
Why these words connect (April 3, 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: MODEL FOR REFERENCE
These words are all terms used to describe a standard or reference point, often used for comparison or evaluation. They can be used in various contexts, such as measuring physical quantities or evaluating performance.
Green group: POKER ACTIONS
These words are all actions that can be taken by a player in a game of poker, including betting, calling, checking, and folding. They are all part of the standard rules of poker and are used to strategize and make decisions during the game.
Blue group: SKIN TYPES
These words are all terms used to describe different types of human skin, including combination, dry, normal, and oily. They are often used in dermatology and skincare to determine the best course of treatment or product recommendation.
Purple group: STARTS OF U.S. STATES
These words are all prefixes of U.S. state names, including Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington. They are often used as abbreviations or in geographic contexts to refer to these states.
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.
“CHECK”
Seems like it belongs to: MODEL FOR REFERENCE
Actually belongs to: POKER ACTIONS
while 'check' can mean to verify, in poker it means to pass the action to the next player
“STANDARD”
Seems like it belongs to: POKER ACTIONS
Actually belongs to: MODEL FOR REFERENCE
while 'standard' can refer to a norm or usual practice, in this context it means a model or reference point
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHECK” didn't go with MODEL FOR REFERENCE
Seems like: MODEL FOR REFERENCE → Actually: POKER ACTIONS
while 'check' can mean to verify, in poker it means to pass the action to the next player
Why “STANDARD” didn't go with POKER ACTIONS
Seems like: POKER ACTIONS → Actually: MODEL FOR REFERENCE
while 'standard' can refer to a norm or usual practice, in this context it means a model or reference point