Green group — MUSICALS BEGINNING WITH “C”
Why is “CAROUSEL” in the Green group?
a musical composed by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
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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
▼Yellow group — SNEAKER BRANDS
Why is “REEBOK” in the Yellow group?
a global athletic footwear and apparel company
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 15, 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.
- CATS
- Definition: a musical
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the animal
- SPIDER
- Definition: a superhero
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the insect
- BAT
- Definition: a superhero
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the flying mammal
- IRON
- Definition: a superhero
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the metal
Connections #3 explained
Why these words connect (June 15, 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: SNEAKER BRANDS
These are all well-known brands of sneakers, including ADIDAS, NIKE, and PUMA, which are popular among athletes and sneaker enthusiasts. They are all recognized for their high-quality shoes and innovative designs.
Green group: MUSICALS BEGINNING WITH “C”
These are all musicals that start with the letter C, including CABARET, CAROUSEL, and CHICAGO, which are known for their iconic songs and captivating storylines. They have all been performed on Broadway and have received critical acclaim.
Blue group: CLEANING VERBS
These are all verbs related to cleaning, including DUST, MOP, and SWEEP, which are essential tasks for maintaining a clean home. They are all commonly used in everyday life to keep surfaces and floors clean.
Purple group: ___ MAN SUPERHEROES
These are all superheroes with 'man' in their name, including BATMAN, IRON MAN, and SPIDER-MAN, who are known for their bravery and superhuman abilities. They are all iconic characters in the world of comics and have been featured in numerous films and TV shows.
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.
“CATS”
Seems like it belongs to: SNEAKER BRANDS
Actually belongs to: MUSICALS BEGINNING WITH “C”
CATS is a musical, not a sneaker brand, despite having a similar name to CAT footwear
“BAT”
Seems like it belongs to: CLEANING VERBS
Actually belongs to: ___ MAN SUPERHEROES
BAT is a superhero, not a cleaning verb, despite bats being used for cleaning
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CATS” didn't go with SNEAKER BRANDS
Seems like: SNEAKER BRANDS → Actually: MUSICALS BEGINNING WITH “C”
CATS is a musical, not a sneaker brand, despite having a similar name to CAT footwear
Why “BAT” didn't go with CLEANING VERBS
Seems like: CLEANING VERBS → Actually: ___ MAN SUPERHEROES
BAT is a superhero, not a cleaning verb, despite bats being used for cleaning