Blue group — TITLE TV DOCTORS
Why is “HOWSER” in the Blue group?
a surname of a TV doctor, Doogie Howser
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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 — NFL PLAYERS
Why is “COMMANDER” in the Purple group?
a surname of an NFL player, or a military rank
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 29, 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.
- CUP
- Definition: a trophy or award
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a container for liquids
- BILL
- Definition: a surname of an NFL player
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a proposed law or a payment
- HOUSE
- Definition: a TV doctor
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a building or a legislative body
- BEAR
- Definition: a surname of an NFL player
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a large mammal
Connections #17 explained
Why these words connect (June 29, 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: MUSCLES, INFORMALLY
These are all informal names for muscles in the human body, often used in fitness and anatomy contexts.
Green group: AWARDS
These are all types of awards or recognition given to individuals or teams for their achievements, often in competitive contexts like sports or academics.
Blue group: TITLE TV DOCTORS
These are all titles of TV shows featuring doctor characters, often as the main protagonists or leads.
Purple group: NFL PLAYERS
These are all surnames of NFL players or names of NFL teams, often associated with specific positions or achievements.
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.
“CUP”
Seems like it belongs to: NFL PLAYERS
Actually belongs to: AWARDS
Cup can be a team name, but in this context, it refers to a trophy.
“BILL”
Seems like it belongs to: AWARDS
Actually belongs to: NFL PLAYERS
Bill can refer to a payment or a proposed law, but in this context, it's a surname of an NFL player.
“BEAR”
Seems like it belongs to: AWARDS
Actually belongs to: NFL PLAYERS
Bear can refer to a large mammal, but in this context, it's a surname of an NFL player.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CUP” didn't go with NFL PLAYERS
Seems like: NFL PLAYERS → Actually: AWARDS
Cup can be a team name, but in this context, it refers to a trophy.
Why “BILL” didn't go with AWARDS
Seems like: AWARDS → Actually: NFL PLAYERS
Bill can refer to a payment or a proposed law, but in this context, it's a surname of an NFL player.
Why “BEAR” didn't go with AWARDS
Seems like: AWARDS → Actually: NFL PLAYERS
Bear can refer to a large mammal, but in this context, it's a surname of an NFL player.