Green group — FISH
Why is “TETRA” in the Green group?
a small species of freshwater fish
Connections Hints for July 10, 2023 #28
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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
▼Yellow group — WINGED INSECTS
Why is “GNAT” in the Yellow group?
a small flying insect
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 10, 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.
- TANG
- Definition: a type of fish
- Why it's tricky: also a type of citrus fruit
- SKATE
- Definition: a type of fish
- Why it's tricky: also a type of sports equipment
- SOLE
- Definition: a type of fish
- Why it's tricky: also a part of the foot
- FLY
- Definition: a type of insect
- Why it's tricky: also a verb meaning to move through the air
Connections #28 explained
Why these words connect (July 10, 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: WINGED INSECTS
These are all types of insects that have wings, including flies, gnats, moths, and wasps, which are all capable of flight.
Green group: ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS
These are all basic arithmetic operations, including addition, division, multiplication, and subtraction, which are fundamental concepts in mathematics.
Blue group: FISH
These are all types of fish, including tang, tetra, skate, and sole, which are all species of fish found in different parts of the world.
Purple group: ___ CAT
These are all types of cats, including alley cats, cool cats, copy cats, and lap cats, which are all colloquial expressions used to describe different types of felines.
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.
“SKATE”
Seems like it belongs to: ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS
Actually belongs to: FISH
SKATE can be a verb related to arithmetic operations, but in this context, it refers to a type of fish
“SOLE”
Seems like it belongs to: ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS
Actually belongs to: FISH
SOLE can be a mathematical concept, but in this context, it refers to a type of fish
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SKATE” didn't go with ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS
Seems like: ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS → Actually: FISH
SKATE can be a verb related to arithmetic operations, but in this context, it refers to a type of fish
Why “SOLE” didn't go with ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS
Seems like: ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS → Actually: FISH
SOLE can be a mathematical concept, but in this context, it refers to a type of fish