Green group — WATERCRAFT
Why is “JUNK” in the Green group?
a type of sailing vessel, often associated with China
Connections Hints for December 19, 2024 #556
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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 — BAR FIXTURES
Why is “KEG” in the Blue group?
a large, cylindrical container for holding and dispensing liquids, often beer
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 19, 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.
- TABLE
- Definition: to postpone or put something on hold, often in a legislative context
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of furniture
- SUB
- Definition: a submarine, a type of underwater vessel
- Why it's tricky: can also be short for 'submarine sandwich' or 'substitution'
- TAP
- Definition: a device for controlling the flow of a liquid, often found in bars
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a light blow or a type of dance
- BARREL
- Definition: a large, typically cylindrical container, often used for storing liquids
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the barrel of a gun or a unit of measurement
Connections #556 explained
Why these words connect (December 19, 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: DEFER
These are all words that mean to delay or postpone something, often used in everyday language to describe putting off tasks or decisions.
Green group: BAR FIXTURES
These are all objects or features that can be found in a bar, including furniture, equipment, and decorations.
Blue group: WATERCRAFT
These are all types of vessels or boats that can be found on water, ranging from small submarines to large barges.
Purple group: SEEN IN “DONKEY KONG”
These are all objects or characters that can be found in the classic arcade game Donkey Kong, including obstacles and enemies.
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.
“HAMMER”
Seems like it belongs to: BAR FIXTURES
Actually belongs to: SEEN IN “DONKEY KONG”
while a hammer can be a tool used in a bar, in this context it refers to an object found in the Donkey Kong game
“TAP”
Seems like it belongs to: WATERCRAFT
Actually belongs to: BAR FIXTURES
while a tap can be a device for controlling the flow of water, in this context it refers to a device found in a bar
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HAMMER” didn't go with BAR FIXTURES
Seems like: BAR FIXTURES → Actually: SEEN IN “DONKEY KONG”
while a hammer can be a tool used in a bar, in this context it refers to an object found in the Donkey Kong game
Why “TAP” didn't go with WATERCRAFT
Seems like: WATERCRAFT → Actually: BAR FIXTURES
while a tap can be a device for controlling the flow of water, in this context it refers to a device found in a bar