Green group — ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
Why is “domino” in the Green group?
a small, flat, rectangular piece with two groups of dots, used in a popular children's game
Connections Hints for April 12, 2024 #305
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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 — AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXES
Why is “uber” in the Blue group?
a prefix meaning beyond or above, used to form words like 'ubiquitous' or 'uber-cool'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 12, 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.
- trim
- Definition: to make something neat and tidy
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to reduce or cut down
- uber
- Definition: a prefix meaning beyond or above
- Why it's tricky: also the name of a popular ride-sharing company
- jack
- Definition: a playing piece in a children's game
- Why it's tricky: also a common male name and a device for lifting heavy objects
- stick
- Definition: a small branch or twig, used in a children's game
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of adhesive or a verb meaning to attach or fasten
Connections #305 explained
Why these words connect (April 12, 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: ORDERLY
These words all convey a sense of neatness or cleanliness, often used to describe a well-organized space or a person's habits.
Green group: AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXES
These prefixes are all used to form words that convey a sense of something being greater or more extreme, such as 'hyperactive' or 'ultra-modern'.
Blue group: BECOME LARGER
These words all convey the idea of something increasing in size or magnitude, often used to describe a process of growth or expansion.
Purple group: ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
These words all refer to objects or pieces used in classic children's games, such as dominoes, jacks, or marbles.
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.
“trim”
Seems like it belongs to: BECOME LARGER
Actually belongs to: ORDERLY
while 'trim' can mean to reduce in size, in this context it refers to making something neat and tidy
“jack”
Seems like it belongs to: ORDERLY
Actually belongs to: ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
the word 'jack' is often associated with neatness or organization, but in this puzzle it refers to a playing piece in a children's game
“stick”
Seems like it belongs to: ORDERLY
Actually belongs to: ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
the word 'stick' can imply neatness or tidiness, but in this context it refers to a small branch or twig used in a children's game
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “trim” didn't go with BECOME LARGER
Seems like: BECOME LARGER → Actually: ORDERLY
while 'trim' can mean to reduce in size, in this context it refers to making something neat and tidy
Why “jack” didn't go with ORDERLY
Seems like: ORDERLY → Actually: ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
the word 'jack' is often associated with neatness or organization, but in this puzzle it refers to a playing piece in a children's game
Why “stick” didn't go with ORDERLY
Seems like: ORDERLY → Actually: ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
the word 'stick' can imply neatness or tidiness, but in this context it refers to a small branch or twig used in a children's game