Yellow group — NECKWEAR
Why is “BOLO” in the Yellow group?
a type of necktie, typically made of cord or leather
Connections Hints for June 28, 2023 #16
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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 — NECKWEAR
Why is “ASCOT” in the Yellow group?
a type of formal necktie, typically made of silk
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 28, 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.
- BOW
- Definition: the front of a ship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of bending at the waist
- PORT
- Definition: the left side of a ship
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a location on land where ships dock
- STARBOARD
- Definition: the right side of a ship
- Why it's tricky: unfamiliar term for many land-dwellers
- BERMUDA
- Definition: a type of triangle, also a geographic location
- Why it's tricky: the word has multiple distinct meanings
Connections #16 explained
Why these words connect (June 28, 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: NECKWEAR
These are all types of neckwear, including formal and casual options, such as the ascot and the bolo tie
Green group: SHIP DIRECTIONS
These are all directions or locations on a ship, including the bow, port, and starboard, which are essential for navigation
Blue group: DETERGENTS
These are all popular brands of laundry detergent, including All, Era, Gain, and Tide, which are commonly used for cleaning clothes
Purple group: ___ TRIANGLE
These are all types of triangles, including the acute triangle, Bermuda triangle, love triangle, and right triangle, which are defined by their angles and side lengths
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.
“PORT”
Seems like it belongs to: DETERGENTS
Actually belongs to: SHIP DIRECTIONS
Port is a type of detergent, but in this context, it refers to the left side of a ship
“TIE”
Seems like it belongs to: SHIP DIRECTIONS
Actually belongs to: NECKWEAR
Tie can refer to a nautical term, but in this context, it refers to a type of neckwear
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PORT” didn't go with DETERGENTS
Seems like: DETERGENTS → Actually: SHIP DIRECTIONS
Port is a type of detergent, but in this context, it refers to the left side of a ship
Why “TIE” didn't go with SHIP DIRECTIONS
Seems like: SHIP DIRECTIONS → Actually: NECKWEAR
Tie can refer to a nautical term, but in this context, it refers to a type of neckwear