Green group — KINDS OF BOOTS
Why is “GO-GO” in the Green group?
a style of boot that originated in the 1960s, characterized by a low to moderate heel and a sleek design
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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
▼Green group — KINDS OF BOOTS
Why is “THIGH-HIGH” in the Green group?
a style of boot that extends to the thigh, often worn for fashion or as a statement piece
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 16, 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.
- FAIR
- Definition: just or reasonable
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a festival or gathering
- HI
- Definition: Hawaii state abbreviation
- Why it's tricky: can also be a greeting
- OK
- Definition: average or mediocre
- Why it's tricky: can also be an expression of agreement
- OR
- Definition: Oregon state abbreviation
- Why it's tricky: can also be a conjunction
Connections #431 explained
Why these words connect (August 16, 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: MEH
These words all describe a lack of strong emotion or opinion, often implying something is average or unremarkable. They are all related in that they convey a sense of mediocrity.
Green group: U.S. STATE ABBREVIATIONS
These are all official two-letter abbreviations for states in the United States, as designated by the US Postal Service. They are related in that they are all used to represent states in a concise manner.
Blue group: KINDS OF BOOTS
These are all styles of boots, which are types of footwear that cover the foot and lower leg. They are related in that they are all designed for different purposes or fashion statements.
Purple group: THINGS THAT GO UP AND DOWN
These are all things that can move up and down, either naturally or through mechanical means. They are related in that they all exhibit vertical motion.
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.
“HI”
Seems like it belongs to: a greeting
Actually belongs to: U.S. STATE ABBREVIATIONS
while 'hi' can be a greeting, in this context it refers to the state of Hawaii
“OR”
Seems like it belongs to: a conjunction
Actually belongs to: U.S. STATE ABBREVIATIONS
while 'or' can be a conjunction, in this context it refers to the state of Oregon
“OK”
Seems like it belongs to: an expression of agreement
Actually belongs to: MEH
while 'ok' can be an expression of agreement, in this context it refers to something that is average or mediocre
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HI” didn't go with a greeting
Seems like: a greeting → Actually: U.S. STATE ABBREVIATIONS
while 'hi' can be a greeting, in this context it refers to the state of Hawaii
Why “OR” didn't go with a conjunction
Seems like: a conjunction → Actually: U.S. STATE ABBREVIATIONS
while 'or' can be a conjunction, in this context it refers to the state of Oregon
Why “OK” didn't go with an expression of agreement
Seems like: an expression of agreement → Actually: MEH
while 'ok' can be an expression of agreement, in this context it refers to something that is average or mediocre