Green group — WAYS TO EXPRESS 1,000
Why is “THOU” in the Green group?
an archaic term for 1,000, originating from Old English
Connections Hints for December 23, 2024 #560
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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 — HOMOPHONES
Why is “YEW” in the Blue group?
a type of evergreen tree, also a homophone for 'you'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 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.
- GRAND
- Definition: a large amount, specifically 1,000
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something impressive or luxurious
- K
- Definition: abbreviation for 1,000
- Why it's tricky: can also represent a chemical symbol or a variable in math
- M
- Definition: Roman numeral for 1,000
- Why it's tricky: can also represent a variable or a unit of measurement
- THOU
- Definition: an archaic term for 1,000
- Why it's tricky: not commonly used in modern language
Connections #560 explained
Why these words connect (December 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: HOMOPHONES
These words are all pronounced the same way, but have different meanings and spellings, such as 'ewe' and 'yew' being homophones for 'you'.
Green group: NECKLINES
These words all describe different styles of necklines, such as a 'boat' or 'V' shape, commonly found in clothing.
Blue group: WAYS TO EXPRESS 1,000
These words all represent the number 1,000 in different forms, such as the Roman numeral 'M' or the abbreviation 'K'.
Purple group: SUPER ___
These words all complete the phrase 'super' in different contexts, such as 'Super Bowl' or 'Super Glue'.
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.
“U”
Seems like it belongs to: NECKLINES
Actually belongs to: HOMOPHONES
the letter 'U' can be mistaken for a type of neckline, but it's actually a homophone for 'you'
“V”
Seems like it belongs to: HOMOPHONES
Actually belongs to: NECKLINES
the letter 'V' can be mistaken for a homophone, but it's actually a type of neckline
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “U” didn't go with NECKLINES
Seems like: NECKLINES → Actually: HOMOPHONES
the letter 'U' can be mistaken for a type of neckline, but it's actually a homophone for 'you'
Why “V” didn't go with HOMOPHONES
Seems like: HOMOPHONES → Actually: NECKLINES
the letter 'V' can be mistaken for a homophone, but it's actually a type of neckline