Blue group — THROWN IN TARGET GAMES
Why is “HORSESHOE” in the Blue group?
a U-shaped metal object thrown in a game of horseshoes
Connections Hints for April 4, 2024 #297
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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 — ___ WRAP
Why is “SHRINK” in the Purple group?
to cover or enclose something tightly, often with plastic wrap
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 4, 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.
- RUSH
- Definition: a feeling of excitement or exhilaration
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden movement or a medical emergency
- KICK
- Definition: a feeling of excitement or thrill
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical action or a football term
- RING
- Definition: a circular object thrown in target games
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of jewelry or a sound
- WRAP
- Definition: to enclose or cover something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of food or a verb meaning to finish
Connections #297 explained
Why these words connect (April 4, 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: WAYS TO PREPARE EGGS
These are all common methods for cooking eggs, including boiling, frying, poaching, and scrambling.
Green group: EXHILARATION
These are all words that evoke a sense of excitement or thrill, including the rush of adrenaline or the kick of a new experience.
Blue group: THROWN IN TARGET GAMES
These are all objects that are thrown in various target games, including horseshoes, darts, and rings.
Purple group: ___ WRAP
These are all types of wraps, including body wraps, gift wraps, and shrink wraps.
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.
“KICK”
Seems like it belongs to: THROWN IN TARGET GAMES
Actually belongs to: EXHILARATION
while a kick can be a physical action, in this context it refers to a feeling of excitement
“RING”
Seems like it belongs to: ___ WRAP
Actually belongs to: THROWN IN TARGET GAMES
while a ring can be a circular object, in this context it refers to a target game object
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KICK” didn't go with THROWN IN TARGET GAMES
Seems like: THROWN IN TARGET GAMES → Actually: EXHILARATION
while a kick can be a physical action, in this context it refers to a feeling of excitement
Why “RING” didn't go with ___ WRAP
Seems like: ___ WRAP → Actually: THROWN IN TARGET GAMES
while a ring can be a circular object, in this context it refers to a target game object