Blue group — FLIGHTLESS BIRDS
Why is “OSTRICH” in the Blue group?
a large, flightless bird native to Africa
Connections Hints for July 9, 2023 #27
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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
▼Green group — FILE EXTENSIONS
Why is “TIFF” in the Green group?
a file format for storing images
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 9, 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.
- DOC
- Definition: a dwarf from the fairy tale Snow White
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a medical doctor
- ZIP
- Definition: a file extension
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a fastener or a zip code
- KIWI
- Definition: a flightless bird
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fruit
- COCONUT
- Definition: a tropical fruit
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of tree or a hairstyle
Connections #27 explained
Why these words connect (July 9, 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: SEVEN DWARFS
These are all names of the seven dwarfs from the classic fairy tale Snow White.
Green group: FILE EXTENSIONS
These are all common file extensions used in computing.
Blue group: FLIGHTLESS BIRDS
These are all birds that are unable to fly.
Purple group: TROPICAL FRUITS
These are all fruits that are commonly found in tropical regions.
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.
“DOC”
Seems like it belongs to: FILE EXTENSIONS
Actually belongs to: SEVEN DWARFS
DOC is a dwarf from Snow White, not a file extension
“KIWI”
Seems like it belongs to: TROPICAL FRUITS
Actually belongs to: FLIGHTLESS BIRDS
KIWI is a type of bird, not just a type of fruit
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DOC” didn't go with FILE EXTENSIONS
Seems like: FILE EXTENSIONS → Actually: SEVEN DWARFS
DOC is a dwarf from Snow White, not a file extension
Why “KIWI” didn't go with TROPICAL FRUITS
Seems like: TROPICAL FRUITS → Actually: FLIGHTLESS BIRDS
KIWI is a type of bird, not just a type of fruit