Green group — SLOW ANIMALS
Why is “LORIS” in the Green group?
a small, nocturnal primate native to tropical regions
Connections Hints for June 23, 2023 #11
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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 — TRIG FUNCTIONS
Why is “COT” in the Blue group?
the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle in a right triangle
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 23, 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.
- SIN
- Definition: a trigonometric function
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a moral failing
- SEC
- Definition: a trigonometric function
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of time
- TAN
- Definition: a trigonometric function
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a skin color
- COT
- Definition: a trigonometric function
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a bed or a type of fish
Connections #11 explained
Why these words connect (June 23, 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: ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
These are all collective nouns for certain animals, such as a flock of birds or a school of fish. Each word is a common term used to describe a group of animals.
Green group: DEADLY SINS
These are all vices from Christian theology, considered to be the most objectionable. Each word represents a fundamental human weakness.
Blue group: SLOW ANIMALS
These are all animals known for their slow movement, often due to their physical characteristics or habitats. Each word represents a creature that has adapted to its environment in a unique way.
Purple group: TRIG FUNCTIONS
These are all fundamental mathematical functions used in trigonometry, describing the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles. Each word represents a key concept in the field of trigonometry.
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.
“PACK”
Seems like it belongs to: SLOW ANIMALS
Actually belongs to: ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
while some slow animals may travel in packs, the word 'pack' is a collective noun for certain animals
“SIN”
Seems like it belongs to: DEADLY SINS
Actually belongs to: TRIG FUNCTIONS
while 'sin' is a deadly sin, in this context it refers to a trigonometric function
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PACK” didn't go with SLOW ANIMALS
Seems like: SLOW ANIMALS → Actually: ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
while some slow animals may travel in packs, the word 'pack' is a collective noun for certain animals
Why “SIN” didn't go with DEADLY SINS
Seems like: DEADLY SINS → Actually: TRIG FUNCTIONS
while 'sin' is a deadly sin, in this context it refers to a trigonometric function