Green group — FUN TIME
Why is “THRILL” in the Green group?
a feeling of great excitement or enjoyment
Connections Hints for December 31, 2024 #568
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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 — WORDS BEFORE AN ADDRESSEE
Why is “ATTENTION” in the Blue group?
a word used to get someone's attention before addressing them
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 31, 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.
- BOLT
- Definition: to move quickly
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fastener
- BALL
- Definition: a fun or enjoyable time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a spherical object
- GAME
- Definition: a name for something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a form of entertainment
- DROP
- Definition: to name something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of releasing something
Connections #568 explained
Why these words connect (December 31, 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: MOVE QUICKLY
These words all describe ways to move quickly, such as running or sprinting, often used in sports or everyday life to get somewhere in a hurry.
Green group: FUN TIME
These words all relate to having a fun or enjoyable time, often used to describe exciting events or activities that bring people joy.
Blue group: WORDS BEFORE AN ADDRESSEE
These words are all used before addressing someone, often in formal letters or emails to get the recipient's attention.
Purple group: NAME ___
These words all complete the phrase 'name ___', often used in branding or identification to give something a title or label.
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.
“KICK”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE QUICKLY
Actually belongs to: FUN TIME
KICK can imply movement, but in this context, it's related to having fun
“BLAST”
Seems like it belongs to: MOVE QUICKLY
Actually belongs to: FUN TIME
BLAST can imply speed, but in this context, it's related to having a fun time
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KICK” didn't go with MOVE QUICKLY
Seems like: MOVE QUICKLY → Actually: FUN TIME
KICK can imply movement, but in this context, it's related to having fun
Why “BLAST” didn't go with MOVE QUICKLY
Seems like: MOVE QUICKLY → Actually: FUN TIME
BLAST can imply speed, but in this context, it's related to having a fun time