Green group — INSECTS
Why is “MANTIS” in the Green group?
a type of insect known for its predatory behavior
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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 — SPORTS
Why is “POLO” in the Yellow group?
a team sport played on horseback
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 20, 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.
- TEE
- Definition: a type of shirt
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a golf term
- CAMI
- Definition: a type of women's top
- Why it's tricky: similar to 'tank', but with straps
- BEETLE
- Definition: a type of insect
- Why it's tricky: also a type of car
- CORN
- Definition: a type of vegetable
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of grain
Connections #8 explained
Why these words connect (June 20, 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: SPORTS
These are all sports that require a high level of physical fitness and skill, including team sports like polo and individual sports like fencing.
Green group: TOPS
These are all types of tops that are commonly worn, including casual wear like tank tops and dressy wear like camisoles.
Blue group: VEGETABLES
These are all vegetables that are commonly consumed, including root vegetables like beets and carrots.
Purple group: INSECTS
These are all insects that are known for their unique characteristics, including the predatory behavior of the mantis and the social structure of ants.
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.
“TEE”
Seems like it belongs to: SPORTS
Actually belongs to: TOPS
while 'tee' can refer to a golf term, in this context it's a type of shirt
“BEETLE”
Seems like it belongs to: VEGETABLES
Actually belongs to: INSECTS
while 'beet' is a vegetable, 'beetle' is a type of insect
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TEE” didn't go with SPORTS
Seems like: SPORTS → Actually: TOPS
while 'tee' can refer to a golf term, in this context it's a type of shirt
Why “BEETLE” didn't go with VEGETABLES
Seems like: VEGETABLES → Actually: INSECTS
while 'beet' is a vegetable, 'beetle' is a type of insect