Green group — BIT OF LAND FOR GROWING
Why is “parcel” in the Green group?
a small area of land, especially one that is used for a particular purpose
Connections Hints for September 23, 2024 #469
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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 — MEMBER OF A CARTOON DUO
Why is “scratchy” in the Blue group?
a cartoon character from The Simpsons, known for being Itchy's partner
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 23, 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.
- plot
- Definition: a small area of land for growing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a storyline or narrative
- patch
- Definition: a small area of land for growing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small piece of material used for repair
- bed
- Definition: a plot of land for growing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of furniture for sleeping
- rough
- Definition: not smooth, as terrain
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's behavior or manner
Connections #469 explained
Why these words connect (September 23, 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: NOT SMOOTH, AS TERRAIN
These words all describe types of terrain that are not smooth or flat, often used to describe natural environments or outdoor spaces.
Green group: BIT OF LAND FOR GROWING
These words all describe small areas of land used for growing plants, often found in gardens or farms.
Blue group: MEMBER OF A CARTOON DUO
These words all describe cartoon characters that are part of a duo, often found in popular animated TV shows or movies.
Purple group: ___ PARK
These words all describe types of parks or areas of land, often found in urban or natural environments.
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.
“rocky”
Seems like it belongs to: NOT SMOOTH, AS TERRAIN
Actually belongs to: MEMBER OF A CARTOON DUO
while 'rocky' can describe terrain, in this context it refers to the cartoon character Rocky the Flying Squirrel
“south”
Seems like it belongs to: NOT SMOOTH, AS TERRAIN
Actually belongs to: ___ PARK
while 'south' can describe a direction or location, in this context it refers to South Park, a TV show
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “rocky” didn't go with NOT SMOOTH, AS TERRAIN
Seems like: NOT SMOOTH, AS TERRAIN → Actually: MEMBER OF A CARTOON DUO
while 'rocky' can describe terrain, in this context it refers to the cartoon character Rocky the Flying Squirrel
Why “south” didn't go with NOT SMOOTH, AS TERRAIN
Seems like: NOT SMOOTH, AS TERRAIN → Actually: ___ PARK
while 'south' can describe a direction or location, in this context it refers to South Park, a TV show