Blue group — STUBBLE
Why is “SCRUFF” in the Blue group?
the stubble or beard on a person's face
Connections Hints for April 22, 2024 #315
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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 — STUBBLE
Why is “WHISKERS” in the Blue group?
long, stiff hairs on the face, especially around the mouth
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 22, 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.
- BUD
- Definition: a friend or close acquaintance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a flower or plant bud
- POOL
- Definition: a collection of money
- Why it's tricky: more commonly associated with a body of water
- KITTY
- Definition: a collection of money, often for a specific purpose
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a young cat
- SHADOW
- Definition: a faint or partial growth of hair
- Why it's tricky: more commonly associated with a dark area or silhouette
Connections #315 explained
Why these words connect (April 22, 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: SLANG FOR FRIEND
These words are all colloquialisms used to refer to a close friend or acquaintance, often in an informal setting
Green group: ADJECTIVES FOR A BASEMENT
These adjectives are all commonly used to describe the conditions found in a basement, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting
Blue group: STUBBLE
These words are all related to the growth or appearance of facial hair, particularly on the face and chin
Purple group: COLLECTION OF MONEY
These words are all related to the collection or gathering of money, often for a specific purpose or in a communal setting
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.
“POOL”
Seems like it belongs to: ADJECTIVES FOR A BASEMENT
Actually belongs to: COLLECTION OF MONEY
POOL can refer to a body of water, which might be found in a basement, but in this context it refers to a collection of money
“DARK”
Seems like it belongs to: STUBBLE
Actually belongs to: ADJECTIVES FOR A BASEMENT
DARK can refer to the color or appearance of stubble, but in this context it refers to the lack of light in a basement
“KITTY”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR FRIEND
Actually belongs to: COLLECTION OF MONEY
KITTY can refer to a young cat, which might be a friend, but in this context it refers to a collection of money
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POOL” didn't go with ADJECTIVES FOR A BASEMENT
Seems like: ADJECTIVES FOR A BASEMENT → Actually: COLLECTION OF MONEY
POOL can refer to a body of water, which might be found in a basement, but in this context it refers to a collection of money
Why “DARK” didn't go with STUBBLE
Seems like: STUBBLE → Actually: ADJECTIVES FOR A BASEMENT
DARK can refer to the color or appearance of stubble, but in this context it refers to the lack of light in a basement
Why “KITTY” didn't go with SLANG FOR FRIEND
Seems like: SLANG FOR FRIEND → Actually: COLLECTION OF MONEY
KITTY can refer to a young cat, which might be a friend, but in this context it refers to a collection of money