Blue group — PAY, WITH “UP”
Why is “PONY” in the Blue group?
to pay up, as in 'pony up', originating from the practice of paying with ponies or small horses
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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
▼Purple group — NAMES FEATURING "!"
Why is “JEOPARDY” in the Purple group?
a popular TV game show, also the title of a song by The Greg Kihn Band
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 30, 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.
- MELT
- Definition: a type of sandwich
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a change in state from solid to liquid
- PONY
- Definition: to pay up, as in 'pony up'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small horse
- SETTLE
- Definition: to pay a debt
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to resolving a dispute or becoming comfortable
- FILTER
- Definition: a device for purifying coffee
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a software or algorithm for sorting data
Connections #567 explained
Why these words connect (December 30, 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: LUNCH ORDERS
These are all common types of sandwiches or lunch orders, often found on menus or in delis, including the classic club sandwich and the hero sandwich.
Green group: USED TO MAKE COFFEE
These are all essential components or ingredients used in the process of making coffee, including the coffee beans themselves and the devices used to grind and brew them.
Blue group: PAY, WITH “UP”
These are all phrases or words used to describe the act of paying a debt or settling an account, often used in informal or idiomatic expressions, such as 'pony up' or 'cough up'.
Purple group: NAMES FEATURING "!"
These are all names or titles that feature an exclamation mark, often used to add emphasis or excitement, such as the title of a TV game show or a song.
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.
“BEANS”
Seems like it belongs to: LUNCH ORDERS
Actually belongs to: USED TO MAKE COFFEE
while beans can be a type of food, in this context, it refers to coffee beans used for brewing
“WRAP”
Seems like it belongs to: USED TO MAKE COFFEE
Actually belongs to: LUNCH ORDERS
while a wrap can be a type of food, it's not directly related to coffee, but rather a type of sandwich
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BEANS” didn't go with LUNCH ORDERS
Seems like: LUNCH ORDERS → Actually: USED TO MAKE COFFEE
while beans can be a type of food, in this context, it refers to coffee beans used for brewing
Why “WRAP” didn't go with USED TO MAKE COFFEE
Seems like: USED TO MAKE COFFEE → Actually: LUNCH ORDERS
while a wrap can be a type of food, it's not directly related to coffee, but rather a type of sandwich