Blue group — COLORS
Why is “TURQUOISE” in the Blue group?
Blue-green color, often used in jewelry
Connections Hints for June 26, 2023 #14
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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
▼Purple group — FICTIONAL PIRATES
Why is “SPARROW” in the Purple group?
Fictional pirate character from Pirates of the Caribbean
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 26, 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.
- HOOK
- Definition: Fictional pirate character
- Why it's tricky: Also a fishing gear term
- SILVER
- Definition: Fictional pirate character
- Why it's tricky: Also a color
- REEL
- Definition: Fishing gear
- Why it's tricky: Also a film term
- TACKLE
- Definition: Fishing gear
- Why it's tricky: Also a sports term
Connections #14 explained
Why these words connect (June 26, 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: BIRD SOUNDS
These are all sounds made by different bird species, often used for communication or mating
Green group: COLORS
These are all colors that can be seen in the natural world, often used in art and design
Blue group: FISHING GEAR
These are all tools used by fishermen to catch fish, often used in recreational or commercial fishing
Purple group: FICTIONAL PIRATES
These are all fictional pirate characters from popular culture, often depicted in books and movies
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.
“HOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: FISHING GEAR
Actually belongs to: FICTIONAL PIRATES
Although 'hook' is a fishing gear term, in this context it refers to the fictional pirate character
“SILVER”
Seems like it belongs to: COLORS
Actually belongs to: FICTIONAL PIRATES
Although 'silver' is a color, in this context it refers to the fictional pirate character
“REEL”
Seems like it belongs to: FILM
Actually belongs to: FISHING GEAR
Although 'reel' is a film term, in this context it refers to the fishing gear
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOOK” didn't go with FISHING GEAR
Seems like: FISHING GEAR → Actually: FICTIONAL PIRATES
Although 'hook' is a fishing gear term, in this context it refers to the fictional pirate character
Why “SILVER” didn't go with COLORS
Seems like: COLORS → Actually: FICTIONAL PIRATES
Although 'silver' is a color, in this context it refers to the fictional pirate character
Why “REEL” didn't go with FILM
Seems like: FILM → Actually: FISHING GEAR
Although 'reel' is a film term, in this context it refers to the fishing gear