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Connections Hints for July 2, 2023 #20

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Tricky Words in Today's Connections

Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle

Green group — WEB BROWSERS

Why is “OPERA” in the Green group?

a web browser developed by Opera Software

Blue group — “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS

Why is “BETH” in the Blue group?

the shy and gentle sister in Louisa May Alcott's novel

Word definitions

Tricky words in today's Connections (July 2, 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.

EDGE
Definition: a web browser
Why it's tricky: also refers to a sharp cutting side
BABY
Definition: a rapper's nickname
Why it's tricky: commonly refers to an infant
JON
Definition: a rapper's name
Why it's tricky: also a common given name
KIM
Definition: a rapper's name
Why it's tricky: also a common given name and a unit of measurement

Connections #20 explained

Why these words connect (July 2, 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: MUSIC GENRES

These are all popular music genres, including JAZZ, a genre originating in the southern United States, and RAP, a genre that emerged in the 1970s.

Green group: WEB BROWSERS

These are all web browsers, including CHROME, a popular browser developed by Google, and SAFARI, a browser developed by Apple.

Blue group: “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS

These are all sisters in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women, including JO, the protagonist, and BETH, the shy and gentle sister.

Purple group: LIL ___ RAPPERS

These are all rappers with the nickname Lil, including LIL BABY, a rapper known for his song 'Yes Indeed', and LIL WAYNE, a rapper known for his song 'Lollipop'.

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.

JAZZ

Seems like it belongs to: WEB BROWSERS

Actually belongs to: MUSIC GENRES

Jazz is a music genre, not a web browser, although it sounds similar to Jaz, a rare browser

BABY

Seems like it belongs to: “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS

Actually belongs to: LIL ___ RAPPERS

Baby is a rapper's nickname, not a sister's name in Little Women

Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained

These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.

Why “JAZZ” didn't go with WEB BROWSERS

Seems like: WEB BROWSERS → Actually: MUSIC GENRES

Jazz is a music genre, not a web browser, although it sounds similar to Jaz, a rare browser

Why “BABY” didn't go with “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS

Seems like: “LITTLE WOMEN” SISTERS → Actually: LIL ___ RAPPERS

Baby is a rapper's nickname, not a sister's name in Little Women

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