Blue group — DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
Why is “PEKE” in the Blue group?
short for Pekingese, a small dog breed
Connections Hints for June 14, 2023 #2
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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 — MEMBERS OF A TRIO
Why is “STOOGE” in the Purple group?
a member of a comedic trio, as in the Three Stooges
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 14, 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.
- LAB
- Definition: short for Labrador Retriever
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a laboratory
- KING
- Definition: a member of a trio, as in Three Kings
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a monarch
- STOOGE
- Definition: a member of a comedic trio, as in the Three Stooges
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who is manipulated or controlled
- TENOR
- Definition: a member of a vocal trio, referring to the tenor singer
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a general tone or character
Connections #2 explained
Why these words connect (June 14, 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: FACIAL FEATURES
These are all parts of the human face, including the CHEEK, EYE, MOUTH, and NOSE, which are all essential features that make up a person's facial structure.
Green group: SYNONYMS FOR EAT
These are all synonyms for the act of eating, including CHOW, GOBBLE, SCARF, and WOLF, which are all informal ways to describe consuming food.
Blue group: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
These are all informal names for dog breeds, including LAB, PEKE, PIT, and POM, which are all shortened versions of their full breed names.
Purple group: MEMBERS OF A TRIO
These are all words that refer to members of a trio, including AMIGO, KING, STOOGE, and TENOR, which are all part of a group of three in different contexts.
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.
“KING”
Seems like it belongs to: FACIAL FEATURES
Actually belongs to: MEMBERS OF A TRIO
KING seems like it could be a facial feature, but it's actually a member of a trio
“LAB”
Seems like it belongs to: SYNONYMS FOR EAT
Actually belongs to: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
LAB seems like it could be a synonym for eat, as in labrador retriever eating, but it's actually a dog breed
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KING” didn't go with FACIAL FEATURES
Seems like: FACIAL FEATURES → Actually: MEMBERS OF A TRIO
KING seems like it could be a facial feature, but it's actually a member of a trio
Why “LAB” didn't go with SYNONYMS FOR EAT
Seems like: SYNONYMS FOR EAT → Actually: DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
LAB seems like it could be a synonym for eat, as in labrador retriever eating, but it's actually a dog breed