Green group — PASTA SHAPES
Why is “BOWTIE” in the Green group?
a type of pasta shape resembling a bow tie
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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 — PASTA SHAPES
Why is “SPIRAL” in the Green group?
a type of pasta shape with a spiral design
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 11, 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.
- ELBOW
- Definition: a type of pasta shape
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the joint in the arm
- SHELL
- Definition: a type of pasta shape
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a protective outer layer
- COWBOY
- Definition: an NFL team
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a person who herds cattle
- BRONCO
- Definition: an NFL team
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a type of horse
Connections #29 explained
Why these words connect (July 11, 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: NFL PLAYERS
These are all names of NFL teams, including the Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys
Green group: PASTA SHAPES
These are all shapes of pasta, including bowtie and elbow macaroni
Blue group: JOINTS
These are all joints in the human body, including the hip and knee
Purple group: MOVIES WITH “!”
These are all movie titles that include an exclamation mark, including Airplane! and Oklahoma!
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.
“HIP”
Seems like it belongs to: NFL PLAYERS
Actually belongs to: JOINTS
HIP is a joint in the human body, not an NFL player
“SHOULDER”
Seems like it belongs to: NFL PLAYERS
Actually belongs to: JOINTS
SHOULDER is a joint in the human body, not an NFL player
“KNEE”
Seems like it belongs to: NFL PLAYERS
Actually belongs to: JOINTS
KNEE is a joint in the human body, not an NFL player
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HIP” didn't go with NFL PLAYERS
Seems like: NFL PLAYERS → Actually: JOINTS
HIP is a joint in the human body, not an NFL player
Why “SHOULDER” didn't go with NFL PLAYERS
Seems like: NFL PLAYERS → Actually: JOINTS
SHOULDER is a joint in the human body, not an NFL player
Why “KNEE” didn't go with NFL PLAYERS
Seems like: NFL PLAYERS → Actually: JOINTS
KNEE is a joint in the human body, not an NFL player