Green group — KINDS OF SKIRTS
Why is “POODLE” in the Green group?
a type of skirt characterized by a gathered or flared shape
Connections Hints for April 24, 2024 #317
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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 — METRIC PREFIXES
Why is “PICO” in the Blue group?
a metric prefix representing one trillionth
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 24, 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.
- MINI
- Definition: a type of skirt
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the car brand
- PICO
- Definition: a metric prefix
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of software
- LIME
- Definition: a type of citrus fruit and taco topping
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a color
- MICRO
- Definition: a metric prefix
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of computer or organism
Connections #317 explained
Why these words connect (April 24, 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: TACO TOPPINGS
These are all popular toppings for tacos, including cilantro, lime, onion, and salsa, which add flavor and texture to the dish
Green group: METRIC PREFIXES
These are all metric prefixes used in the International System of Units, including kilo, mega, micro, and pico, which represent different orders of magnitude
Blue group: KINDS OF SKIRTS
These are all different styles of skirts, including mini, pencil, poodle, and wrap, which vary in length, shape, and design
Purple group: WORDS WITH “HILL”
These are all words that contain the sequence 'hill', including capitol, faith, foot, and mole, which have different meanings and uses
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.
“MINI”
Seems like it belongs to: TACO TOPPINGS
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF SKIRTS
MINI is a type of skirt, not a taco topping, although it could be confused with a small food item
“LIME”
Seems like it belongs to: METRIC PREFIXES
Actually belongs to: TACO TOPPINGS
LIME is a type of citrus fruit and taco topping, not a metric prefix, although it could be confused with a unit of measurement
“MICRO”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF SKIRTS
Actually belongs to: METRIC PREFIXES
MICRO is a metric prefix, not a type of skirt, although it could be confused with a type of mini skirt
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MINI” didn't go with TACO TOPPINGS
Seems like: TACO TOPPINGS → Actually: KINDS OF SKIRTS
MINI is a type of skirt, not a taco topping, although it could be confused with a small food item
Why “LIME” didn't go with METRIC PREFIXES
Seems like: METRIC PREFIXES → Actually: TACO TOPPINGS
LIME is a type of citrus fruit and taco topping, not a metric prefix, although it could be confused with a unit of measurement
Why “MICRO” didn't go with KINDS OF SKIRTS
Seems like: KINDS OF SKIRTS → Actually: METRIC PREFIXES
MICRO is a metric prefix, not a type of skirt, although it could be confused with a type of mini skirt