Green group — WEB BROWSERS
Why is “OPERA” in the Green group?
a web browser developed by Opera Software
Connections Hints for July 2, 2023 #20
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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 — “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS
Why is “BETH” in the Blue group?
the shy and gentle sister in Louisa May Alcott's novel
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 2, 2023)
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.
- EDGE
- Definition: a web browser
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a sharp cutting side
- BABY
- Definition: a rapper's nickname
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to an infant
- JON
- Definition: a rapper's name
- Why it's tricky: also a common given name
- KIM
- Definition: a rapper's name
- Why it's tricky: also a common given name and a unit of measurement
Connections #20 explained
Why these words connect (July 2, 2023)
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: MUSIC GENRES
These are all popular music genres, including JAZZ, a genre originating in the southern United States, and RAP, a genre that emerged in the 1970s.
Green group: WEB BROWSERS
These are all web browsers, including CHROME, a popular browser developed by Google, and SAFARI, a browser developed by Apple.
Blue group: “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS
These are all sisters in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women, including JO, the protagonist, and BETH, the shy and gentle sister.
Purple group: LIL ___ RAPPERS
These are all rappers with the nickname Lil, including LIL BABY, a rapper known for his song 'Yes Indeed', and LIL WAYNE, a rapper known for his song 'Lollipop'.
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.
“JAZZ”
Seems like it belongs to: WEB BROWSERS
Actually belongs to: MUSIC GENRES
Jazz is a music genre, not a web browser, although it sounds similar to Jaz, a rare browser
“BABY”
Seems like it belongs to: “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS
Actually belongs to: LIL ___ RAPPERS
Baby is a rapper's nickname, not a sister's name in Little Women
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JAZZ” didn't go with WEB BROWSERS
Seems like: WEB BROWSERS → Actually: MUSIC GENRES
Jazz is a music genre, not a web browser, although it sounds similar to Jaz, a rare browser
Why “BABY” didn't go with “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS
Seems like: “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS → Actually: LIL ___ RAPPERS
Baby is a rapper's nickname, not a sister's name in Little Women