Blue group — ANIMALS WITH TUSKS
Why is “NARWHAL” in the Blue group?
a marine mammal with a distinctive tusk, also known as the 'unicorn of the sea'
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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
▼Blue group — ANIMALS WITH TUSKS
Why is “WARTHOG” in the Blue group?
a wild pig native to Africa, known for its tusks and aggressive behavior
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 6, 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.
- FUDGE
- Definition: a mild oath or a type of dessert
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be a dessert or an expletive
- SHOOT
- Definition: a mild oath or to discharge a projectile
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be a verb or an expletive
- WALRUS
- Definition: a type of mustache or a marine mammal
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be a type of mustache or an animal
- MOUSSE
- Definition: a type of dessert
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'mouse', a small rodent
Connections #24 explained
Why these words connect (July 6, 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: DESSERTS
These are all types of desserts, including cheesecake, flan, and mousse, which are popular around the world for their rich flavors and textures.
Green group: MILD OATHS
These are all mild oaths, including darn, fudge, and heck, which are commonly used in everyday conversation to express surprise or annoyance without offending others.
Blue group: ANIMALS WITH TUSKS
These are all animals with tusks, including elephants, hippos, and narwhals, which use their tusks for defense, fighting, and other essential activities.
Purple group: MUSTACHES
These are all types of mustaches, including handlebar, horseshoe, and walrus, which are popular among men for their distinctive shapes and styles.
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.
“FUDGE”
Seems like it belongs to: DESSERTS
Actually belongs to: MILD OATHS
Fudge is a type of dessert, but in this context, it's a mild oath. The word's dual meaning makes it a tricky red herring.
“WALRUS”
Seems like it belongs to: ANIMALS WITH TUSKS
Actually belongs to: MUSTACHES
A walrus is an animal with tusks, but in this context, it refers to a type of mustache. The word's multiple meanings make it a confusing red herring.
“MOUSSE”
Seems like it belongs to: MILD OATHS
Actually belongs to: DESSERTS
Mousse is a type of dessert, but its pronunciation is similar to 'mouse', which could lead to confusion with mild oaths.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FUDGE” didn't go with DESSERTS
Seems like: DESSERTS → Actually: MILD OATHS
Fudge is a type of dessert, but in this context, it's a mild oath. The word's dual meaning makes it a tricky red herring.
Why “WALRUS” didn't go with ANIMALS WITH TUSKS
Seems like: ANIMALS WITH TUSKS → Actually: MUSTACHES
A walrus is an animal with tusks, but in this context, it refers to a type of mustache. The word's multiple meanings make it a confusing red herring.
Why “MOUSSE” didn't go with MILD OATHS
Seems like: MILD OATHS → Actually: DESSERTS
Mousse is a type of dessert, but its pronunciation is similar to 'mouse', which could lead to confusion with mild oaths.