Yellow group — HATS
Why is “FEZ” in the Yellow group?
a conical felt hat originating from Morocco
Connections Hints for July 8, 2023 #26
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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 — JACK ___
Why is “ASS” in the Purple group?
a slang term for a donkey, also part of the phrase 'jackass'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 8, 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.
- JACKET
- Definition: a book cover
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of clothing
- COVER
- Definition: the outer layer of a book
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical cover or a news cover
- PAGE
- Definition: a single sheet in a book
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a web page
- SPINE
- Definition: the backbone of a book
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the human spine
Connections #26 explained
Why these words connect (July 8, 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: HATS
These are all types of hats, including the beret, bowler, fedora, and fez, each with its own unique style and cultural significance.
Green group: ORGANS
These are all vital organs in the human body, including the heart, kidney, liver, and lung, each playing a crucial role in maintaining overall health.
Blue group: PARTS OF A BOOK
These are all parts of a book, including the cover, jacket, page, and spine, each serving a specific purpose in the overall structure of the book.
Purple group: JACK ___
These are all phrases starting with 'jack', including jackass, jackknife, jackpot, and jackrabbit, each with its own unique meaning and usage.
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.
“JACKET”
Seems like it belongs to: HATS
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A BOOK
while jackets can be worn on the head, in this context it refers to a book cover
“KNIFE”
Seems like it belongs to: HATS
Actually belongs to: JACK ___
while a knife can be used to cut through things, in this context it refers to the phrase 'jackknife'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “JACKET” didn't go with HATS
Seems like: HATS → Actually: PARTS OF A BOOK
while jackets can be worn on the head, in this context it refers to a book cover
Why “KNIFE” didn't go with HATS
Seems like: HATS → Actually: JACK ___
while a knife can be used to cut through things, in this context it refers to the phrase 'jackknife'