Blue group — WORDS SPELLED WITH ROMAN NUMERALS
Why is “LIVID” in the Blue group?
a word that can be spelled using Roman numerals, also means extremely angry
Connections Hints for July 7, 2023 #25
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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 — WORDS SPELLED WITH ROMAN NUMERALS
Why is “MILD” in the Blue group?
a word that can be spelled using Roman numerals, means moderate or restrained
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 7, 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.
- MIMIC
- Definition: to imitate or copy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who imitates others
- LIVID
- Definition: a word that can be spelled using Roman numerals (LIV = 54)
- Why it's tricky: also means extremely angry
- PARROT
- Definition: to repeat or imitate
- Why it's tricky: also a type of bird
- COPY
- Definition: to reproduce or imitate
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a duplicate or replica
Connections #25 explained
Why these words connect (July 7, 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: EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
These are all countries located in Europe, known for their unique cultures and histories
Green group: SYNONYMS FOR IMITATE
These are all words that mean to imitate or copy something, often used in everyday language
Blue group: TOMS
These are all famous people with the first name Tom, known for their contributions to entertainment and music
Purple group: WORDS SPELLED WITH ROMAN NUMERALS
These are all words that can be spelled using Roman numerals, often used in puzzles and games
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.
“HOLLAND”
Seems like it belongs to: EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Actually belongs to: TOMS
Holland is a surname, not just a country, and in this context, it refers to Tom Holland, an actor
“CRUISE”
Seems like it belongs to: SYNONYMS FOR IMITATE
Actually belongs to: TOMS
Cruise is a surname, not just a verb, and in this context, it refers to Tom Cruise, an actor
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOLLAND” didn't go with EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Seems like: EUROPEAN COUNTRIES → Actually: TOMS
Holland is a surname, not just a country, and in this context, it refers to Tom Holland, an actor
Why “CRUISE” didn't go with SYNONYMS FOR IMITATE
Seems like: SYNONYMS FOR IMITATE → Actually: TOMS
Cruise is a surname, not just a verb, and in this context, it refers to Tom Cruise, an actor