Green group — BABY ANIMALS
Why is “Joey” in the Green group?
A young kangaroo, a marsupial native to Australia
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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 — ___FISH THAT AREN’T FISH
Why is “Cray” in the Blue group?
Short for crayfish, a type of freshwater crustacean
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 18, 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.
- Calf
- Definition: A young cow, but also a leg part
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings: a baby animal and a leg muscle
- Head
- Definition: A slang term for toilet, but also a body part
- Why it's tricky: Multiple meanings: a body part and a slang term
- John
- Definition: A slang term for toilet, named after Sir John Harington
- Why it's tricky: Obscure reference to historical figure
- Silver
- Definition: A type of fish that isn't actually a fish, but a fish-like creature
- Why it's tricky: Misleading name, as it's not a true fish
Connections #6 explained
Why these words connect (June 18, 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: LEG PARTS
These are all parts of the human leg, including the ankle, knee, shin, and thigh, which are all connected by bones and muscles
Green group: BABY ANIMALS
These are all terms for the young of various animals, including a calf, cub, joey, and kid, which are all dependent on their mothers for survival
Blue group: SLANG FOR TOILET
These are all slang terms for a toilet, including a can, head, john, and throne, which are all used to refer to the same thing in different contexts
Purple group: ___FISH THAT AREN’T FISH
These are all creatures that have 'fish' in their name, but are not actually fish, including crayfish, jellyfish, silverfish, and starfish, which are all distinct from true fish
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.
“Calf”
Seems like it belongs to: LEG PARTS
Actually belongs to: BABY ANIMALS
Calf can refer to a baby cow, but also a leg muscle, making it a tricky word to categorize
“Head”
Seems like it belongs to: LEG PARTS
Actually belongs to: SLANG FOR TOILET
Head can refer to a body part, but also a slang term for toilet, making it a misleading word
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “Calf” didn't go with LEG PARTS
Seems like: LEG PARTS → Actually: BABY ANIMALS
Calf can refer to a baby cow, but also a leg muscle, making it a tricky word to categorize
Why “Head” didn't go with LEG PARTS
Seems like: LEG PARTS → Actually: SLANG FOR TOILET
Head can refer to a body part, but also a slang term for toilet, making it a misleading word