Blue group — SILENT “G”
Why is “GNOCCHI” in the Blue group?
A type of Italian dumpling made from potato
Connections Hints for June 24, 2023 #12
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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
▼Green group — HOMOPHONES
Why is “GNU” in the Green group?
A type of African antelope, also a homophone for 'new'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 24, 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.
- BETA
- Definition: The second letter of the Greek alphabet
- Why it's tricky: Also refers to a software testing phase
- GNU
- Definition: A type of African antelope
- Why it's tricky: Also an abbreviation for a software license
- DELTA
- Definition: The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet
- Why it's tricky: Also refers to a landform or a mathematical concept
- SPIRIT
- Definition: An airline company
- Why it's tricky: Also refers to a supernatural being or a lively atmosphere
Connections #12 explained
Why these words connect (June 24, 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: AIRLINES
These are all major airline companies, including low-cost carriers and international airlines. They are connected by their role in the aviation industry.
Green group: GREEK LETTERS
These are all letters from the Greek alphabet, used in various mathematical and scientific contexts. They are connected by their origins in ancient Greece.
Blue group: SILENT “G”
These are all words that have a silent 'g' sound, often of Greek or Italian origin. They are connected by their unique phonetic properties.
Purple group: HOMOPHONES
These are all words that are homophones, meaning they are pronounced the same but have different meanings. They are connected by their identical sounds.
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.
“DELTA”
Seems like it belongs to: AIRLINES
Actually belongs to: GREEK LETTERS
Delta is a Greek letter, but also an airline company, making it a tricky word
“SPIRIT”
Seems like it belongs to: SILENT “G”
Actually belongs to: AIRLINES
Spirit is an airline company, but the word also has other meanings, making it a potential red herring
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DELTA” didn't go with AIRLINES
Seems like: AIRLINES → Actually: GREEK LETTERS
Delta is a Greek letter, but also an airline company, making it a tricky word
Why “SPIRIT” didn't go with SILENT “G”
Seems like: SILENT “G” → Actually: AIRLINES
Spirit is an airline company, but the word also has other meanings, making it a potential red herring